Bolt.new
Generative AI software
AI app builder software
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What is Bolt.new
Bolt.new is a browser-based AI app builder that generates and iterates on full-stack web applications from natural-language prompts. It targets developers, product teams, and makers who want to prototype or ship small-to-medium apps quickly without setting up a local development environment. The product combines an in-browser coding workspace with AI-assisted generation, editing, and debugging across frontend and backend code. It emphasizes rapid iteration through conversational changes and live preview/deployment workflows.
Fast prompt-to-app workflow
Bolt.new focuses on turning a text prompt into a working application scaffold quickly, which supports rapid prototyping and early validation. The conversational iteration model helps users request changes without manually rewriting large sections of code. This is useful for teams that need to explore multiple UI and feature variations in short cycles. Compared with more general-purpose generative AI tools, it is oriented around producing runnable application code rather than standalone content.
In-browser development environment
The product runs in the browser, reducing the need for local setup and dependency management for initial builds. This can simplify onboarding for non-specialist builders and enable work from managed devices. A unified workspace for prompting, code editing, and preview keeps the build loop tight. It also supports collaboration patterns where sharing a project link is easier than replicating a local environment.
Full-stack code generation
Bolt.new generates across multiple layers (UI, logic, and supporting services) rather than limiting output to single files or snippets. This helps users create end-to-end demos that better reflect real product behavior. It can accelerate creation of CRUD-style apps, dashboards, and integrations where boilerplate is significant. The approach aligns with app-builder use cases more than meeting assistants or media-generation tools in the broader reference space.
Quality varies by prompt
Generated applications can require manual review and refactoring to meet production standards for security, performance, and maintainability. Results depend heavily on prompt clarity, constraints, and the complexity of the requested architecture. As requirements grow, users may need to take over more of the implementation in code. This can reduce the advantage versus conventional development workflows for complex systems.
Limited enterprise governance controls
Organizations with strict compliance needs may require features such as granular policy controls, audit logs, data residency options, and formal admin tooling. AI-assisted code generation also raises questions about how prompts, code, and dependencies are stored and processed. If these controls are not available or are limited, adoption can be constrained in regulated environments. Buyers typically need to validate security posture and contractual terms before broad rollout.
Framework and integration constraints
AI app builders often support a defined set of frameworks, deployment targets, and third-party integrations, which may not match an existing enterprise stack. Projects may be harder to migrate if the generated structure is tightly coupled to the tool’s conventions. Advanced customization (complex auth, multi-tenant architecture, specialized data pipelines) may exceed what the guided generation flow handles well. Teams should test fit with their preferred runtime, database, and CI/CD approach early.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Public & private projects; 300K tokens daily limit; 1M tokens/month; Bolt branding on websites; 10MB file upload limit; Website hosting; Up to 333k web requests; Unlimited databases. |
| Pro (Popular) | $25 per month (billed monthly) | Public & private projects; No daily token limit; Starts at 10M tokens/month; No Bolt branding; Share sites privately; 100MB file upload limit; Website hosting; Up to 1M web requests; Unused tokens roll over to next month; Custom domain support; SEO boosting; Unlimited databases; Expanded DB capacity; Choice of DB provider; Image editing with AI. |
| Teams | $30 per month per member (billed monthly) | All Pro features plus centralized billing; Team-level access management; Granular admin controls & user provisioning; Share with organization; Private NPM registries support; Design system knowledge per-package prompts; Unused tokens roll over. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Everything in Pro plus advanced security (SSO, audit logs, compliance support); Dedicated account manager & 24/7 priority support; Custom workflows, integrations & SLAs; Flexible billing & procurement; Data governance & retention; Hands-on onboarding & enterprise training. |
Seller details
StackBlitz, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2017
Private
https://bolt.new
https://x.com/stackblitz
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stackblitz/
