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Bolt.new

AI & Coding Tools

Free tier (1M tokens/mo), Pro $25/mo

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Build full-stack web apps in your browser by describing what you want, no local setup needed

Bolt.new runs a full Node.js environment inside your browser using WebContainers. You describe what you want to build, it writes the code, and you see a live preview instantly. No installing Node, no terminal, no VS Code, just a browser tab.

This is genuinely useful for prototyping. You can go from “I need a landing page with a waitlist form” to a working app in minutes. But the limitations show up when you try to build something complex: the free tier token limits are tight, and the generated code sometimes needs cleanup before it is production-ready. Think of it as a rapid prototyping tool, not a replacement for a real development setup.

Best for Non-technical founders who want to build and host a web app or site from a prompt in the browser.

Plans

PlanPriceIncludes
Free$01M tokens a month, 300K daily limit, Bolt branding on sites
Pro$25/mo10M tokens a month with rollover, custom domain, no Bolt branding
Teams$30/member/moPro per member plus centralized billing and admin controls

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Pros

  • Zero setup: open a browser tab and start building
  • Live preview updates as the AI writes code
  • Supports React, Next.js, Astro, and more out of the box

Cons

  • Free tier token limits mean you hit walls mid-project
  • Browser-based means no access to native tools, local databases, or heavy computation
  • Generated code can be messy and hard to maintain long-term

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