What Bolt does
Bolt (bolt.new) is an AI app builder where you describe a website, web app, prototype or slide deck in chat and it writes and runs the code in your browser. Its agent picks a model for each task, and Bolt Cloud adds hosting, custom domains, databases, user sign-in and SEO settings so a project can go live without separate services. You can start from a template, a Figma design or a GitHub repository. Usage is metered in tokens, with a free daily allowance.
Best for
- Non-developers building a first web app or landing page
- Founders prototyping a product idea quickly
- Developers scaffolding apps from Figma or GitHub
- Small teams that want hosting and database included
Key features
Chat-to-app building
Describe what you want and Bolt Agent writes the code, choosing a model per task; Max mode is Pro-only.
Bolt Cloud hosting
Publish with built-in hosting, analytics and, on paid plans, a custom domain.
Databases and auth
Unlimited databases and user management with authentication are included.
Start from Figma or GitHub
Import a Figma design, a GitHub repository or a team template as the starting point.
Templates and design systems
Templates for dashboards, storefronts and portfolios, plus design system support.
Bolt pricing
Bolt has a free plan. Free includes 1M tokens a month with a 300K daily cap, hosting with Bolt branding, and 10MB file uploads. Paid plans start at $25/month. Yearly billing saves up to 28%; yearly prices were not listed. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
| Free | $0/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $25/month | Billed monthly; from 10M tokens, no daily cap, custom domain, unused tokens roll over up to two months |
| Teams | $30/member/month | Billed monthly; admin controls and centralized billing |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Contact sales; SSO, audit logs, SLAs |
Source: Bolt pricing page
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Hosting, databases and authentication are built in, so there is less setup to go live.
- Free plan is enough to build and publish small projects.
- Pro tokens roll over for up to two months.
Know before you sign up
- Free sites show Bolt branding and are limited to 300K tokens per day.
- Team members do not share tokens; each paid seat has its own allowance.
- Custom domains are not listed on the free plan.
Alternatives to Bolt
Questions about Bolt
What is Bolt?
Bolt (bolt.new) is an AI app builder where you describe a website, web app, prototype or slide deck in chat and it writes and runs the code in your browser. Its agent picks a model for each task, and Bolt Cloud adds hosting, custom domains, databases, user sign-in and SEO settings so a project can go live without separate services. You can start from a template, a Figma design or a GitHub repository. Usage is metered in tokens, with a free daily allowance.
Is Bolt free?
Bolt has a free plan. Free includes 1M tokens a month with a 300K daily cap, hosting with Bolt branding, and 10MB file uploads. Paid plans start at $25/month. Yearly billing saves up to 28%; yearly prices were not listed. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Bolt cost?
Paid plans start at $25/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Free ($0/month), Pro ($25/month), Teams ($30/member/month), Enterprise. Yearly billing saves up to 28%; yearly prices were not listed.
Who is Bolt best for?
Non-developers building a first web app or landing page, Founders prototyping a product idea quickly, Developers scaffolding apps from Figma or GitHub and Small teams that want hosting and database included.
Where can I use Bolt?
Bolt is available on Web, according to its official site.
What are some alternatives to Bolt?
Similar coding tools include Lovable, Replit, v0 and GitHub Copilot. Compare them on the Coding page.