Better than Lovable? Testing the #1 Product Hunt AI app builder

This video is sponsored by Creao. Try Creao here: https://creao.ai/?utm_source=X&utm_medium=vendor&utm_campaign=leapo&utm_content=seth&utm_term=ai A special code: GZASCT6Z - with this code, you can get an additional 20% off on top of the current price. Code valid for one month. In this video, I’m putting Creao — a new AI app builder and Product Hunt #1 Product of the Day — to the test. It promises fast mini-SaaS creation, real-time team collaboration, and advanced MCP integrations. We’ll build a Help Desk app end-to-end, wire up Gmail/OpenAI/Notion/File Upload, and try Creao’s agent-style suggestions and versioning. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN - How to spin up a working Help Desk (customer submit page + rep dashboard) in minutes - Using Creao’s built-in database (schema, content) and version control - Authenticating MCP/API integrations (Gmail for notifications, OpenAI for auto-categorization) - Adding file uploads for screenshots and Notion as a lightweight backend - Using AI to draft responses and extend the workflow with knowledge-base ideas - Publishing, sharing, and remixing apps with your team KEY TAKEAWAYS - Creao is genuinely “all-in-one”: front end, backend, DB, and MCP wiring in one place - Real-time AI planning + self-debugging reduces back-and-forth for non-dev teams - MCP support is the standout: easier multi-tool apps (Gmail/Reddit/YouTube/Firecrawl, etc.) - You can expose your app as an MCP server for use in Cursor/Claude/other agents - Great for internal tools and quick SaaS proofs that can evolve into production Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Creao: The AI App Builder 02:24 Building a Company Help Desk App 02:36 Setting Up Integrations and AI Features 04:47 Testing the Help Desk App 06:59 Advanced Features and Final Thoughts