You built it in Lovable. We ship it to production.
Your prototype proved the idea works. Now it needs real engineering: proper auth, a database that scales, APIs that don't break, and code you can actually maintain.
What breaks at scale
Authentication that actually works
Demo auth gets you through a pitch. Real users need password resets, session management, role-based access, and security that survives a pentest.
Real database and API layer
localStorage and mock data don't scale. You need a proper database, migrations, API endpoints with validation, and data that persists when users close the tab.
Code a developer can read and extend
AI-generated prototypes often produce tangled code that's hard to debug or extend. We rebuild with clean architecture, tests, and documentation.
How we work
Scope call
30-minute call. We understand what you have, what you need, and whether we are the right fit.
Spec and plan
We write a clear spec: what gets built, how long it takes, and what it costs. No surprises.
Build
We build it. You see progress daily. Working software, not slide decks.
Ship
Deployed, tested, monitored. Handed over with documentation and source code you own.
Before and after
What you have
- Prototype that works in demos
- Auth that stores tokens in localStorage
- Data resets when you refresh
- One file with 2,000 lines of generated code
- Deployed on a preview URL you share manually
What we deliver
- Production app your customers use daily
- Secure auth with sessions, roles, and password recovery
- PostgreSQL or SQLite with migrations and backups
- Clean, modular codebase with tests
- Deployed on your domain with CI/CD and monitoring
The complete guide
What to do after building with Lovable
Lovable is one of the best tools available for turning an idea into a working prototype. You describe what you want, it generates a React app with a UI, routing, and basic functionality. For validating an idea, getting early feedback, or building a demo for investors, it is genuinely excellent.
The problem starts when you try to turn that prototype into a product real people use every day. That is not a criticism of Lovable. It is the nature of prototypes. They are built to prove an idea, not to handle production traffic, protect user data, or survive edge cases.
Where Lovable apps typically hit a wall
The most common issues we see in Lovable projects fall into a few categories. First, authentication. Lovable apps often use simplified auth (tokens in localStorage, no session management, no role-based access). This works for demos but leaves your app vulnerable once real users log in.
Second, data persistence. Many Lovable prototypes store data in memory or use Supabase with default configurations. The schema often lacks indexes, foreign key constraints, and proper migrations. When you need to change your data model later (and you will), there is no migration path.
Third, code structure. Lovable generates code that works, but it is not organized for long-term maintenance. You will find large files with mixed concerns, duplicated logic across components, and inconsistent patterns. A developer joining the project later will struggle to understand the codebase.
What is reusable vs. what needs rebuilding
The good news: not everything needs to go. Lovable produces React code, and the visual layer is often worth keeping. Layouts, component structures, and design tokens carry over well. The business logic you defined (user flows, data relationships, feature behavior) is the real asset, even if the implementation needs rebuilding.
What typically gets rebuilt: the backend API, authentication, database schema, state management, and deployment pipeline. These are the parts that need to be production-grade from day one, because they are the hardest to fix later.
The spec extraction process
Before writing any new code, we extract a specification from your Lovable prototype. This spec captures what the app does (features, user flows, data model) without being tied to how it was built. Think of it as translating your prototype into a blueprint.
This spec becomes the source of truth for the production build. It lets us make deliberate architectural decisions instead of inheriting the prototype's shortcuts. And it gives you a document you can review, adjust, and approve before any code is written.
Timeline and cost expectations
A typical Lovable-to-production project takes 1 to 3 weeks and costs between 25,000 and 80,000 SEK. The biggest factors are the number of user roles, the complexity of the data model, and whether you need integrations with third-party services (payments, email, analytics).
We work on fixed-price quotes. After the scope call, you get a spec with exact cost and timeline. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises.
For a deeper look at the transition from AI prototype to production app, read our guide: After Lovable: taking your prototype to production.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to take a Lovable app to production?
Most Lovable-to-production projects land between 25,000 and 80,000 SEK depending on complexity. A simple CRUD app with auth and a database is on the lower end. Apps with payment integrations, real-time features, or complex data models cost more. We give you a fixed-price quote after a 30-minute scope call, so you know the exact cost before we start.
Can I keep my existing Lovable code?
Sometimes, partially. Lovable generates React code, so UI components and layouts often carry over. But the backend logic, auth, database layer, and API routes almost always need to be rebuilt. We audit what you have, extract what is reusable (designs, component structure, business logic), and rebuild the rest with production-grade architecture.
How long does it take?
Typically 1 to 3 weeks from kickoff to deployed product. Simple apps (landing page with auth and a dashboard) can ship in under a week. More complex apps with multiple user roles, integrations, or data pipelines take 2 to 4 weeks. We show you working progress daily, not just at the end.
Will my app be secure?
Yes. We implement proper authentication (not localStorage tokens), input validation, CSRF protection, rate limiting, and secure session management. Every production build includes HTTPS, environment-based secrets, and security headers. We follow OWASP guidelines and test for common vulnerabilities before handoff.
Do I need to start over?
Not from zero. Your Lovable prototype already proved the concept and defined the user flows. We extract a spec from what you built (the "what"), then rebuild the implementation (the "how") with production-grade engineering. The design, user flows, and business logic carry over. The code gets rebuilt properly.
What about my Supabase database?
If your Lovable app uses Supabase, we can keep it or migrate depending on your needs. Supabase is a solid choice for production. We clean up the schema, add proper migrations, set up row-level security policies, and optimize queries. If you want to move to a different database (PostgreSQL, SQLite, or a managed service), we handle the migration.
Not sure where your project stands?
Start with a Code Audit. We review your Lovable project, identify what is production-ready and what needs work, and give you a clear report with priorities. 5,000 SEK, 48-hour turnaround.
Get a code auditReady to go from prototype to product?
30-minute scope call. We look at what you have, tell you what it takes, and give you a fixed-price quote.