Automattic launches Spacefast to host and deploy vibe-coded apps, taking on Lovable
The WordPress.com owner bundles databases, authentication, uploads, email and analytics, and lets users connect agents such as ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor or a Git repository.
Why it matters
Hosting is becoming the bottleneck for people who build apps by prompting chatbots, and the company behind WordPress.com is now selling the back end rather than only the publishing layer. TechCrunch says Spacefast competes with Lovable and Emergent but takes a more open approach by working with outside agents. It was soft-launched in September. Watch pricing, uptake among non-developers and whether other hosts add agent-first deployment.
Key facts
- Launched 9 November 2026 after a September soft launch
- Includes databases, auth, file uploads, email and analytics
- Works with agents including ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor
- Led by Batuhan Icoz