Bolt.new
Create full-stack apps and websites by chatting with AI
Overview
Bolt.new comes from StackBlitz, the team behind the WebContainers technology that lets a full Node.js environment run entirely in your browser tab. That's the technical foundation that makes Bolt feel fast: there's no cloud sandbox spinning up in the background, the app you're building runs right there as you chat with the AI about it. It generates full-stack apps with real databases, authentication, and hosting, and it supports popular design systems so the output doesn't look like a generic template.
It competes directly with Lovable and v0 in the AI app-builder space, and it's billed by tokens rather than a simple credit count, which takes a bit of getting used to. The free plan gives 1 million tokens a month with a 300,000 daily cap, enough to poke around and learn the tool, but anyone building something real will want Pro at $25/month for 10 million tokens and no daily limit. It's a strong option if you want to build and deploy quickly without leaving the browser.
Key Features
In-Browser Full-Stack Building: Generates apps with a working backend, database, and hosting, not just a frontend mockup.
Design System Support: Build with Material UI, Shadcn, Chakra, and other established design systems.
Figma And GitHub Import: Start from an existing design or repository instead of a blank prompt.
Automatic Model Routing: Picks the right underlying AI model for each task automatically.
Token Rollover: Unused tokens on paid plans roll over for an extra month instead of expiring immediately.
Custom Domains: Connect your own domain and remove Bolt branding on paid plans.
Pricing
Starting price
$25/mo
Free: $0/month. 1 million tokens monthly, 300,000 token daily cap.
Pro: $25/month. 10 million tokens, no daily cap, custom domains, no Bolt branding.
Teams: $30/member/month. Per-member token allotments, team collaboration.
Enterprise: Custom pricing. Corporate and commercial terms available on request.
Disclaimer: pricing and token allotments change often, confirm on Bolt's own pricing page before buying.
Pros
True Full-Stack Output: Ships with a real database, auth, and hosting, not just a UI shell.
Fast, In-Browser Execution: WebContainers technology means no waiting on a remote sandbox to boot.
Design System Flexibility: Built-in support for established systems like Material UI and Shadcn.
Token Rollover: Unused paid tokens carry over for an extra month instead of disappearing.
Cons
Token System Is Confusing: Harder to predict costs than a simple credit or generation count.
Free Plan Is Tight: A 300,000 token daily cap limits the free tier to light, occasional use.
Struggles With Very Complex Apps: Like most AI builders, it can get shaky once logic gets genuinely complicated.
No Affiliate Program: Bolt doesn't run a referral or affiliate program, only an events partnership program for hackathons and workshops.
What Makes It Unique
WebContainers Speed: Runs a full Node.js environment directly in the browser tab, avoiding the delay of spinning up a remote sandbox.
Kay Score
7.8
/ 10
Tool Information
Pricing
$25/mo
Category
Coding & Development
Platform
Web / iOS / Android
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