Token
The unit AI tools use to measure how much you've used.
What is Token?
AI processes text in chunks called tokens (roughly 4 characters each). Lovable and Cursor charge credits based on tokens used. Long prompts and large codebases use more tokens — which is why complex apps cost more credits to build.
A simple message like "build a login page" uses about 5 tokens. A detailed prompt with design specs might use 200. Your entire codebase could be 50,000+ tokens.
In Vibe Coding
Lovable and Cursor both charge credits based on token usage. Long prompts, large files, and complex conversations use more tokens. Keep your prompts specific and your conversations focused to conserve credits.
Example
For example: The sentence "Build a login page" is about 5 tokens. A detailed prompt with tech stack, design requirements, and error handling might be 200 tokens. Your entire app's codebase could be 50,000+ tokens.