Bolt.new
Bolt.new is StackBlitz's in-browser app builder. github.com/stackblitz/bolt.new had 16,517 stars, license MIT.
Compare Lovable if you wanted another credit-metered chat-to-app builder (Pro from $25), v0 if you wanted Vercel's UI generator, and Cursor if you wanted a local IDE.
Key Features
- Browser workspace: Prompt, edit, run, and deploy without a local VS Code install. That is the product, not "zero skill required."
- Token meter: Free is 1M / month with a 300K daily cap. Pro starts at 10M / month. Tokens are not unlimited.
- Teams vs Pro: $30 is the team admin row, not a cheaper Pro.
- OSS repo: The GitHub tree is MIT. The hosted builder is the paid token wallet.
Use Cases
- People who will stay on Free long enough to hit 1M tokens.
- People who will pay Pro $25 for 10M tokens and rollover.
- People comparing Bolt vs Lovable vs v0 on public meters, not on "Cursor is too hard."
Limitation: We did not re-verify Netlify/Cloudflare as the only deploy targets. Quote the live pricing page. Domain rating 178 is leftover catalog metadata.
Pricing
bolt.new/pricing on 2026-08-17.
| Plan | Price | Notes from that page |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 300K tokens / day, 1M / month. Public and private projects. |
| Pro | $25 | Starts at 10M tokens / month. No daily cap. Rollover. |
| Teams | $30 | Pro plus team admin and design-system prompts. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Security, compliance, 24/7 support. |
If a leftover blog still says Bolt is unmetered, treat this table as the source.
Getting Started
- Open bolt.new/pricing and start on Free only long enough to see the 300K daily cap.
- Build one small app at bolt.new before you buy Pro $25.
- Confirm Lovable or v0 if you already pay for another generator.
- Do not promise "no token limits."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bolt still unlimited in the browser?
No. Free is 1M tokens / month. Pro starts at 10M.
Is Teams cheaper than Pro?
No. Teams is $30. Pro is $25.
Same as Lovable?
Both are chat-to-app builders. Lovable's public entry Pro is $25 / 100 credits. Bolt meters tokens.
Alternatives
Tips
- Quote Free 1M / Pro $25 / Teams $30.
- Do not paste "no installation, no limits" into a deck.
- Confirm rollover rules before a month-end demo.
Conclusion
Bolt.new is a token-metered in-browser builder with a public $25 Pro, not an unmetered beginner slogan. Start at bolt.new/pricing, then decide whether Lovable already covers the prototype you need.
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