Build a waitlist page this weekend

The pick: 3 tools

1. 01 · My pick for most people

   Lovable (opens in a new tab)

   Chat-based app builder that handles the backend for you (database, auth, storage).

   Free tier

   5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month, plus 20 Cloud credits a month. Daily credits do not roll over. Checked October 14, 2026 on https://lovable.dev/pricing (opens in a new tab).

   Paid

   Pro and up. A third-party comparison read on October 14, 2026 put Pro at $25 a month and said that matched the official page: https://dev.to/stimlau/lovable-vs-bolt-vs-v0-which-ai-app-builder-actually-ships-2f25 (opens in a new tab). Confirm the live price at https://lovable.dev/pricing (opens in a new tab) before you upgrade.

   Downside

   30 credits a month runs out fast if you iterate a lot. Daily credits do not roll over. Plan the prompts before you spend them.

2. 02 · Best if you want to see the code

   Bolt.new (opens in a new tab)

   Code-first builder that runs in your browser.

   Free tier

   TBD. Not confirmed on https://bolt.new (opens in a new tab) for this sample, so no token number is printed here.

   Paid

   TBD. Check the official pricing page before you pay.

   Downside

   This sample does not state a token cap, a branding rule, or a custom-domain rule. Those notes were not confirmed on bolt.new. The fit is still clear: pick Bolt when you want to see the code. Skip it for a one-page waitlist if you would rather not babysit a repo.

3. 03 · Best for a polished UI

   v0 by Vercel (opens in a new tab)

   Prompt-to-UI tool that deploys to Vercel.

   Free tier

   TBD. Not confirmed on the official pricing page for this sample.

   Paid

   TBD. Check v0's pricing page before you pay.

   Downside

   Confirm the plan can store emails before you rely on it. This sample does not claim that v0 has a built-in database, or that it lacks one. If signups are not saved for you, you need your own backend. That extra step is why v0 is third for a waitlist.

Ship it this weekend

Using Lovable, the pick for most people.

1. Sign up for the free plan at https://lovable.dev (opens in a new tab).
2. Paste the prompt below. Put your product name in the brackets.
3. Test the form with your own email. Check that a row shows up in the database.
4. Ask for one change at a time: copy, colors, or layout. Small prompts save credits.
5. Add a short "why join" section with 3 bullets.
6. Publish on Lovable's hosting. If you want a custom domain, check the plan page first. This sample does not claim which plan includes one.
7. Share the link in one place your future users already hang out.

Prompt

Select it and paste it into Lovable. Swap in your product name.

Build a one-page waitlist site for [product]. Hero headline, one-line subhead, email field, submit button. Save emails to a database table called waitlist. Show a thank-you message after signup. Clean, dark theme, mobile-friendly.

Plan your prompts before you open the builder. With 5 credits a day, a sloppy first prompt costs you a fifth of your day.

Tool radar

• TBDA tool that launched or changed this week, with a source link. Not invented for this sample.
• TBDSame rule. No made-up names.
• TBDSame rule.

Agent corner

Next week in the letter: a simple agent that emails you each new waitlist signup. Reply if you want it built in a specific tool.

Your turn

What are you building? On the email, hit reply with one line. I might pick your stack next Tuesday. If you are reading this on the site, subscribe and reply when the letter shows up.

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