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I Ranked Every Vibe Coding App (Cursor vs Claude Code vs Lovable)


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Micky and I rank the top vibe coding apps in 2025, from Cursor and Claude Code to Lovable, V0, Bolt, Windsurf, and emerging mobile-focused platforms. They break down which tools work best for technical developers versus non-technical builders, discuss the trust and ecosystem factors that matter when choosing a platform, and share hard-won lessons about the mindset shift required to build software with AI assistance.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:11 – Windsurf

03:46 – Cursor

06:33 – Lovable, v0, Bolt

10:17 – Mobile vibe coding: Rork, VibeCode App, Anything

15:04 – Codex

16:52 – Claude Code

18:28 – Replit

20:23 – Chef by Convex

21:39 – Advice for Vibe Coders

Key Points

  • Community size and tutorial availability matter as much as technical capability when choosing a vibe coding platform

  • For technical developers, Cursor and Claude Code dominate; for non-technical builders, V0 offers the best balance of power and accessibility

  • Mobile vibe coding platforms (Rourke, Vibe Code App, Anything) represent a new wave of opportunity, especially for consumer apps monetizing through TikTok discovery

  • Non-technical builders need a mindset shift: building real software takes time, testing, and iteration—not five prompts

  • Betting on a platform means betting on the team and founder behind it; follow their vision to choose the right tool

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