1. Scope
Ranks AI-code platforms (Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, Replit, v0) against a project type, complexity, and skill-level profile. Editorial scoring — not an empirical benchmark.
2. Inputs and outputs
Inputs
- projectType enum
marketing-site | prototype | saas-app | mobile | etc.
- complexity enum
simple | moderate | complex.
- skillLevel enum
beginner | intermediate | advanced.
Outputs
- rankedPlatforms
Platforms sorted by weighted match score.
- perPlatformNotes
Short editorial note on fit and caveats per platform.
Engine source: src/lib/vibe-code-platform-comparison/engine.ts
3. Formula / scoring logic
score = weighted_sum(project_type_fit, complexity_fit, skill_fit, pricing_fit)4. Assumptions
- Platform capabilities are editorial snapshots. Feature velocity is high; stale entries are re-sourced when the snapshot date ages out.
- Pricing is bundled into the comparison via the AI Stack Cost Calculator, which is separately maintained.
5. Data sources
- Cursor pricing as of 2026-04-24
- Bolt / StackBlitz pricing as of 2026-04-24
- Replit pricing as of 2026-04-24
- Vercel v0 pricing as of 2026-04-24
6. Known limitations
- No empirical benchmark (tokens, throughput, quality). Claims about "best for" are editorial.
- Platforms ship material changes on a weekly-to-monthly cadence — the comparison can be out of date within 30–60 days.
7. Reproducibility
Input
projectType = saas-app, complexity = moderate, skill = intermediate.
Expected output
Ranked list reflecting editorial scoring; exact order varies with the snapshot. See the tool for the live output.
8. Change log
- 2026-04-24 methodology page first published. Pricing snapshot 2026-04-24.