What is Bolt?
Bolt (bolt.new) is a browser-based AI builder where you describe what you want in plain language and it generates a working website, web app, slide deck or prototype. It can also start from a Figma file, a GitHub repository or a ready-made template such as dashboards, storefronts and portfolios. The built-in agent selects a model for each task, tests and refactors the code to reduce errors, and handles larger projects with its context management.
With Bolt Cloud you can add hosting, databases, user authentication, SEO settings, analytics and custom domains within the same interface. In practice this means you can build a landing page, a campaign page, an internal tool or a simple SaaS prototype and publish it without setting up separate services. Usage is measured in AI tokens, so the size of your project affects how fast your allowance is used up.
Key features
- Build websites and web apps from text prompts
- Start from Figma designs, GitHub repositories or templates
- Automatic testing and refactoring by the built-in agent
- Hosting, custom domains and analytics included
- Built-in databases and user authentication via Bolt Cloud
- Image editing with AI on paid plans
Who is it for
- Small business owners
- Product managers and entrepreneurs
- Marketers building campaign pages
- Agencies and students
How to get started with Bolt
- Go to the Bolt website and create a free account
- Choose the project type: website, application or prototype
- Describe in the chat what you want to build, in plain language
- You want to build a website or app without coding skills
- You need hosting, a database and user login in one place
- You want to quickly prepare a prototype or ready template, e.g. a portfolio or store
- You need only a free plan without limits, and with high traffic you will exceed its scope
- You require a Polish-language interface, because the data indicates there isn't one
Pros and cons
- No coding needed to get a working app or site
- Hosting, databases and authentication in one interface
- Usage is limited by tokens, and larger projects consume more
- Free plan includes Bolt branding on websites
Bolt pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 USD | 300K tokens daily, 1M tokens monthly, up to 333k web requests, 10MB uploads, Bolt branding |
| Pro | 25 USD / month | Starts at 10M tokens per month, no daily token limit, no Bolt branding, custom domains, SEO boosting, up to 1M web requests, 100MB uploads, tokens roll over one extra month |
| Teams | 30 USD / month | Per member, billed monthly; everything in Pro plus centralized billing, team access management, admin controls, private NPM registries |
Prices copied from Bolt pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is Bolt free?
Yes, there is a free plan. Public and private projects, 300K tokens daily limit, 1M tokens per month, website hosting up to 333k web requests, unlimited databases, 10MB file upload limit, Bolt branding on websites.
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Bolt alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Replit | 20 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Lovable | 25 EUR/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Emergent | 17 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 FlutterFlow | 39 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Hostinger AI Builder | 2.99 USD/mo | trial | Website & app builders |
 Rork | not listed | ? | Website & app builders |
Comparisons
FAQ
What is Bolt used for?
AI builder that turns text prompts into websites, apps and prototypes, for founders, marketers, PMs and small businesses without coding.
Is Bolt free?
Yes, there is a free plan. Public and private projects, 300K tokens daily limit, 1M tokens per month, website hosting up to 333k web requests, unlimited databases, 10MB file upload limit, Bolt branding on websites.
How much does Bolt cost?
The cheapest paid plan is 25 USD/mo (vendor pricing, October 12, 2026).
What are the best Bolt alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Replit, Lovable, Emergent, FlutterFlow, Hostinger AI Builder.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (bolt.new).