Bolt.new
Best for instant full-stack app prototypingBolt.new is an AI-powered app builder by StackBlitz that lets users create, run, and deploy full-stack web applications directly in the browser from natural language prompts. The platform uses WebContainers technology to run a complete Node.js environment in the browser, eliminating the need for local setup or cloud VMs. Users describe what they want to build, and Bolt generates the entire application including frontend, backend, and database connections. The token-based system means you pay for what you use, with tokens rolling over for one additional month on paid plans. Bolt supports modern frameworks like React, Next.js, Vue, and Svelte, with built-in deployment to custom domains. The platform also includes AI image editing, SEO features on paid plans, and unlimited database connections. For rapid prototyping and MVP development, Bolt.new provides one of the fastest paths from idea to deployed application.
AI Models
Key Features
- Full-stack app generation from natural language in browser
- WebContainers technology for instant Node.js environment
- Token-based system with monthly rollover on paid plans
- Built-in deployment with custom domain support
- Support for React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, and more
- AI image editing and SEO features on paid plans
- Unlimited database connections
- Real-time preview and iterative refinement
Integrations
Pricing
1M tokens/month, 300K daily limit, Bolt branding, 10MB uploads
10M tokens/month, no daily limit, custom domains, SEO features, token rollover
Everything in Pro plus centralized billing, team access, admin controls
SSO, audit logs, compliance, dedicated support, custom workflows
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fastest path from idea to deployed app with WebContainers
- Token rollover prevents waste on paid plans
- No local setup needed — everything runs in browser
Cons
- Free tier includes Bolt branding on deployed sites
- Token-based pricing can be unpredictable for complex projects
Who should buy this
Bolt.new
- Solo founder iterating on multiple MVPs in parallel
- Designer wanting to ship interactive prototypes without dev handoff
- Hackathon team needing zero-setup full-stack app generation
- Buyers needing predictable per-month cost (token-based pricing varies)
- Enterprises requiring strict on-prem deployment (cloud-only)
Solo prototyper: Free or $25/mo Pro (10M tokens, often enough for ~3-5 mid-complexity apps). Team: $30/seat/mo. Enterprise: custom (with SSO + audit).
Verified 2026-05-02
Capabilities at a glance
| Capability | Bolt.new |
|---|---|
| Browser-based WebContainer runtime | Full Node.js in browser |
| Full-stack app generation | React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte |
| Built-in deployment + custom domains | Pro+ |
| Token rollover | Up to 2 months on paid |
| SSO + audit logs | Enterprise tier only |
| On-prem / self-hosted |
Security & compliance
| Standard / control | Bolt.new |
|---|---|
| SSO / SAML | |
| Audit logs |