Cursor vs Bolt.new
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI coding agent for your needs.
Best overall for flow and speed
Cursor
Cursor is an AI-native code editor built as a fork of VS Code, designed from the ground up for AI-powered development. Its standout feature is Composer, an agentic system that can edit multiple files ...
AI Models
Claude Sonnet 4.5GPT-5.3Gemini 3 ProCustom models
Key Features
- Composer agent for multi-file editing with full project context
- Up to 8 parallel agents in isolated git worktrees
- 10+ specialized tools: semantic search, file operations, terminal, browser
- Multi-file refactoring across 12+ files in single operation
- Full VS Code compatibility with extensions support
Pricing
Hobby — $0/month
Pro — $20/month
Business — $40/user/month
Pro+ — $60/month
Ultra — $200/month
Pros
- Fastest multi-file editing with parallel agents
- VS Code compatibility means zero learning curve
- Isolated worktrees prevent conflicts during experimentation
Cons
- Premium tiers required for advanced features
- Resource-intensive with multiple agents running
Best for instant full-stack app prototyping
Bolt.new
Bolt.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 WebCont...
AI Models
Claude Sonnet 4GPT-4oGemini 2.5 Pro
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
Pricing
Free — $0/month
Pro — $25/month
Teams — $30/user/month
Enterprise — Custom pricing
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