Plan Your Lovable Credits Project Before Burning Your Budget
This pre-build spec template and checklist cuts Lovable credits burn by 50% or more. Ship faster, waste less, and stay under budget every month.
Project Manager at Kreante, overseeing client projects across Latin America and the US. Technical writer covering Supabase, AI tools, and modern LowCode development practices. Previously at LATAM Airlines and HYLA International.
Articles by Marianella Saavedra
Replace Hotjar With a $30/Month AI Analytics Stack
Hotjar Business costs $80/month. A self-hosted OpenReplay instance plus Claude API analysis runs $30/month. Here is the exact setup for SMBs.
LLC Formation and Bookkeeping Software for $50/Mo: Replace Stripe Atlas + FreshBooks
US LLC founders pay $500 upfront plus $33/month for formation and bookkeeping tools. A Supabase + Claude stack cuts that to $50/month total.
When to Migrate Your Lovable App to React
Lovable migration guide for SMBs: framework, cost breakdown ($5k-$15k), and decision checklist when your app hits 1k DAU or complex logic limits.
AI Workflows for 10-Person Accounting Firms: 2026 Guide to Accounting Firm Workflow Automation
Karbon charges $89/user/month. A custom n8n, Supabase, and Claude stack runs your whole 10-person firm for $200/month. Here is the exact build for 2026, with full ROI in under 6 months.
Replace Toast POS, 7shifts, and Resy With Custom Restaurant Software: Worth It?
Toast POS, 7shifts, and Resy cost $600 or more per month combined. A custom Lovable and Supabase restaurant software build runs around $200 per month. This is what that swap looks like for an independent restaurant, including real tradeoffs.
Custom AI Expense Management Tool for Under $50 Per Month: The Real Math for SMBs
Expensify Pro costs $15-25/user/month. A custom Lovable + Supabase + Claude OCR build runs ~$45/month flat. Here's the real math for SMBs replacing expensive expense tools.
AI Project Failure: Why AI Projects Die in Month 3
Most SMB AI builds collapse quietly after the launch buzz fades. Here's the exact failure pattern and the maintenance budget you need to survive it.
90 Days, 8 SaaS Tools Gone: How to Replace SaaS with AI on a $160/Month Stack
A 50-person services firm cut $4,800/month in SaaS spend by learning how to replace SaaS with AI tools built on Supabase, Claude, and n8n. Full playbook inside.
Le Chat vs ChatGPT: The Best AI Chatbot Alternative for US SMBs in 2026?
Two years after launch, we put Mistral's Le Chat through its paces for US small business use. Here's where it wins, where it falls short, and what it costs.
Best Monday.com Alternative for a 10-Person Team: Honest Cost Breakdown
Monday.com alternative stacks built on Bubble and n8n cut a 10-user bill from $2,280 to under $600 per year. Here is the full cost breakdown and what you give up.
Ditch Asana: Build a $25/mo AI Project Tracker
Asana costs $10-24/user/month. A custom Claude-powered project tracker runs under $25/month total. Here's exactly how to build one this quarter and what it saves you.
Do You Really Need Salesforce Einstein for Lead Scoring?
Einstein costs $50/user/month minimum. A custom GPT-4 lead scorer runs ~$30/month for 1k leads/week. Here's how to build the switch.
Can $50 in API Calls Replace Your $500/Month SaaS Stack?
The average SMB spends $9,062/year on SaaS and uses 30% of it. Here is a practical audit framework to replace bloated tools with AI-powered alternatives.
Airtable in 2025: AI Features, Limitations, and When to Use It
Airtable added AI fields and automations. Here's what actually works, what's marketing, and when a real database is still the right call.
How IconoClass Built a Full LMS on Bubble in 8 Weeks
IconoClass raised €3M and needed a custom LMS fast. They skipped custom dev, chose Bubble, and shipped in 8 weeks with 2,500+ active users. Here's what they built and how.
Make vs Zapier in 2025: A Practical Comparison for AI Workflows
Zapier is easier. Make is more powerful. But the real question is which handles AI-heavy workflows without breaking your budget or your patience.