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Bolt vs Claude

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files

4.5(2 reviews)Freemium
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Verdict

Bolt is listed under Coding AI and Claude under AI Assistants. Claude scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Claude is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API.

Best overall

Claude

  • Software developers
  • Writers and editors
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Knowledge workers

Choose Bolt if

  • You want a tool built for prototypes and MVPs.
  • Chat-to-app flow with live preview, requiring no local setup.
  • Built-in database, authentication, hosting and custom domains in one project.

Choose Claude if

  • You want a tool built for coding and code review.
  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory.
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat.
Best for beginners
Claude
Best for business
Bolt

Features

19 features compared.

  • Prompt-to-app building
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Standard and Max agents
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Plan Mode
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Bolt Cloud
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Code view and visual edits
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Design system support
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Figma and GitHub import
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Expo mobile apps
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Bolt Slides
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Collaboration
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Artifacts
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Projects
    Bolt
    Limited
    Claude
    Available
  • Claude Code
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • File creation and code execution
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Web search and Research
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Memory
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Connectors
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Vision and document reading
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Claude in Chrome
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude
    Available

Limited means partial support or a paid add-on.

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Bolt
    Freemium
    Claude
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Bolt
    Yes
    Claude
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Bolt
    $0
    Claude
    $0
  • Plans
    Bolt
    4 plans
    Claude
    6 plans

Bolt plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try Bolt with monthly and daily token limits.

    • 1M tokens per month
    • 300K daily token cap
    • Public and private projects
    • Unlimited databases
    • Free bolt.host hosting
    • Made in Bolt badge on published sites

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    Starts at 10M tokens per month; larger token tiers cost more.

    • 10M tokens per month with rollover
    • No daily cap
    • Custom domains
    • No Bolt branding
    • Max agent and newest models
    • Connectors and MCP
    • Supabase database option
    • SEO boost

  • Teams

    $30/user/mo

    Pro features plus shared management for small teams.

    • Everything in Pro
    • Starts at 10M tokens per member
    • Centralized billing
    • Team access management
    • Admin controls
    • Private NPM registries
    • Team templates
    • Priority support

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Custom annual contract billed by consumption.

    • Unlimited tokens priced by consumption
    • SOC 2 Type II
    • SSO
    • Dedicated infrastructure and account manager
    • Data governance and retention policies
    • 24/7 support

Claude plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free for everyone, with the lowest usage limits

    • Chat on web
    • desktop and mobile
    • Web search
    • File creation and code execution
    • Memory across conversations
    • Artifacts
    • Connectors with remote MCP

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    For everyday use; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Everything in Free
    • Claude Code
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Claude in Chrome
    • Microsoft 365 integration
    • Opus access
    • Fable available with paid usage credits

  • Max

    $100/month

    5x Pro usage every five hours and every week

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Fable included up to half the weekly limit
    • $100 per month in Claude Platform API credits
    • Early access to advanced features
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    For the longest tasks; no five-hour limit for verified accounts

    • Everything in Max
    • No 5-hour limit for verified accounts
    • 10x Pro usage every week
    • $200 per month in Claude Platform API credits (up from $100 on Max)
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Team

    $25/user/mo

    Standard seat for teams of 2 to 150; $20 per seat when billed annually. Premium seat is $125 monthly or $100 annually

    • Claude Code and Cowork
    • Central billing and administration
    • SSO
    • Admin controls for connectors
    • More usage than Pro on Standard seats
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage
    • Up to $500 per month in pooled API credits

  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Seat price billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Admin-set user and org spend limits
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • Custom data retention controls
    • Network-level access control
    • IP allowlisting
    • HIPAA-ready offering available
    • Claude Security (beta)

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Bolt
8.1overall
Claude
9.1overall

  • Prompt-to-App Quality

    Bolt
    8.3
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Backend & Hosting Built In

    Bolt
    8.5
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Bolt
    9.0
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Token Cost Predictability

    Bolt
    6.5
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Integrations

    Bolt
    8.0
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Coding & Syntax

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.3

  • Reasoning & Logic

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.2

  • Long Context

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.0

  • Prose & Writing Quality

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.2

  • Safety & Alignment

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude
    8.8

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Bolt

Pros

  • Chat-to-app flow with live preview, requiring no local setup
  • Built-in database, authentication, hosting and custom domains in one project
  • Free plan includes hosting, unlimited databases and private projects
  • Expo integration covers iOS and Android apps from the same prompt flow
  • Imports from Figma, GitHub and Lovable, and supports MCP connectors
  • Paid plans roll unused tokens over

Cons

  • Token-based usage: the Free plan is capped at 1M tokens per month and 300K per day, and larger projects use more tokens per message
  • Max agent, custom domains and Bolt branding removal require a paid plan
  • Free-plan sites go offline for the rest of the month when hosting limits are exceeded
  • Projects started for web do not easily convert to mobile; mobile must be requested in the first prompt
  • No public API and no native mobile app for Bolt itself

Claude

Pros

  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat
  • Claude Code is included with Pro, Max, Ultra and Team
  • Connectors use MCP to reach Slack, Google Workspace and other tools
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS and as a Chrome extension, plus an API and major cloud platforms

Cons

  • Usage limits on every plan, with weekly caps (and five-hour caps below Ultra) and no published message counts
  • Does not generate images
  • The higher individual tiers are costly: Max is $100 per month and Ultra is $200 per month
  • Linux desktop app is still in beta

Platforms

  • Web
    Bolt
    Supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Windows
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • macOS
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • iOS
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Android
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • API
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported

Integrations

Bolt

8 integrations
  • GitHub
  • Figma
  • Supabase
  • Netlify
  • Stripe
  • Expo
  • Google Stitch
  • MCP servers

Claude

7 integrations
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • MCP connectors
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Foundry

Company

  • Company
    Bolt
    StackBlitz
    Claude
    Anthropic
  • Founded
    Bolt
    2017
    Claude
    2021
  • Headquarters
    Bolt
    San Francisco, CA
    Claude
    San Francisco, CA
  • Listing
    Bolt
    Claimed
    Claude
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolt better than Claude?

It depends on your workflow. Bolt is built for prototypes and MVPs. Claude is built for coding and code review.

What are the key feature differences between Bolt and Claude?

Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database. Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files. Claude is rated 4.5/5 from 2 user reviews.

Does Bolt or Claude have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Bolt is freemium and Claude is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Bolt or Claude?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.