- SPECIMEN
Lumi.new
- FILED AS
Filed without a one-line summary.
- INTAKE DATE
- 2026-07-01
- CLASS
- Coding
- METHOD
- desk research, filed before the Lab logged its counts
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Create amazing websites by chatting with AI. Describe what you want, then iterate the whole build in conversation.
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The verdict.
Lumi.new is built for solo makers and non-engineers who would rather talk through a website than open a code editor. If you want a personal site, a landing page, or a simple store and you are comfortable refining it in chat, the free tier is worth a genuine test drive. Serious builders who need code ownership and full control will likely outgrow the conversation-first model, but for speed and low friction it earns its place.
Pricing, straight.
Free
$0
- Access to basic templates
- Limited customization options
- Community support
Pro
$19/month
- Advanced templates
- Full customization options
- Priority support
- Analytics features
Business
$49/month
- Custom branding
- Collaboration tools
- Enhanced security
- Dedicated support
Pricing as captured on 2026-07-01. Check the live site before you commit.
The jump from Free to Pro at $19 mostly includes real customization and analytics. Business at $49 is aimed at teams that need branding control and collaboration, not solo builders.
What it actually does.
AI-driven creation
Describe the site in plain language and Lumi assembles it, then you refine through follow-up prompts.
Customizable templates
Start from a template and adjust layout, content, and style without touching markup.
Responsive designs
Output adapts to phones, tablets, and desktops out of the box.
Collaboration tools
Business tier lets a team work on the same project, useful for agencies and small studios.
Analytics and reporting
Track traffic and behavior from within the platform, gated to Pro and above.
Integrations
Connects with WordPress, Shopify, Zapier, and Google Analytics to extend the base build.
Who it is for.
Lumi.new fits people who want a working site fast without learning a builder's editor or a codebase. The chat model rewards clear instructions and quick iteration.
- Personal websites for freelancers and creatives who need a presence quickly.
- E-commerce stores paired with the Shopify integration for simple catalogs.
- Blogs where content matters more than bespoke design.
- Corporate sites that need a clean, responsive brochure presence.
- Landing pages for campaigns and product launches on tight timelines.
The honest part.
- The free tier is genuinely limited. Real customization and analytics sit behind the $19 Pro plan, so treat Free as a trial rather than a long-term option.
- Advanced capabilities require a subscription, which adds up if you also pay for hosting, domains, or Shopify separately.
- There is no offline access; the whole workflow depends on being connected.
- A chat-first approach can be slower for precise, pixel-level control. If you know exactly what you want in code, prompting your way there may feel indirect.