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Bolt vs Claude Code

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

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Claude Code

Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser

5.0(1 review)Paid
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Verdict

Bolt and Claude Code are both Coding AI tools. Claude Code scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.1 out of 10). Only Bolt has a free plan or trial. Only Claude Code is available on Windows, macOS and CLI and offers an API.

Best overall

Claude Code

  • Software developers
  • Engineering teams
  • DevOps and platform engineers
  • Open-source maintainers

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 Code if

  • You want a tool built for Multi-file refactors and migrations.
  • Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings.
  • Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests.
Best value
Bolt
Best for beginners
Bolt
Best for business
Bolt

Features

20 features compared.

  • Prompt-to-app building
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Standard and Max agents
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Plan Mode
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Bolt Cloud
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Code view and visual edits
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Design system support
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Figma and GitHub import
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Expo mobile apps
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Bolt Slides
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Collaboration
    Bolt
    Available
    Claude Code
    Not available
  • Codebase understanding
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Multi-file editing
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Command execution
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Git and pull requests
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Subagents and parallel sessions
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • MCP connections
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • CLAUDE.md, skills and hooks
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Scheduled and cloud tasks
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Auto mode
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available
  • Agent SDK
    Bolt
    Not available
    Claude Code
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Bolt
    Freemium
    Claude Code
    Paid
  • Free plan
    Bolt
    Yes
    Claude Code
    No
  • Starting price
    Bolt
    $0
    Claude Code
    $20
  • Plans
    Bolt
    4 plans
    Claude Code
    5 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 Code plans

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Individual plan that includes Claude Code; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Claude Code in terminal
    • IDE
    • desktop and web
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Shared usage limits with chat

  • Max 5x

    $100/month

    5x the usage of Pro, for heavier daily use

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Higher output limits
    • Priority access at high traffic times
    • API credits included

  • Max 20x

    $200/month

    20x the usage of Pro

    • Everything in Pro
    • 20x Pro usage
    • Higher output limits
    • Priority access at high traffic times
    • API credits included

  • Team

    $25/user/mo

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

    • Claude Code
    • Central billing
    • SSO
    • Admin controls
    • More usage than Pro
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage

  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • IP allowlisting
    • Admin spend limits

Our ratings

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

Bolt
8.1overall
Claude Code
8.7overall

  • Prompt-to-App Quality

    Bolt
    8.3
    Claude Code
    Not rated

  • Backend & Hosting Built In

    Bolt
    8.5
    Claude Code
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Bolt
    9.0
    Claude Code
    Not rated

  • Token Cost Predictability

    Bolt
    6.5
    Claude Code
    Not rated

  • Integrations

    Bolt
    8.0
    Claude Code
    Not rated

  • Code Quality

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude Code
    9.2

  • Agentic Autonomy

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude Code
    9.3

  • IDE & Surface Coverage

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude Code
    8.8

  • Value for Money

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude Code
    7.8

  • Ease of Setup

    Bolt
    Not rated
    Claude Code
    8.3

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 Code

Pros

  • Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings
  • Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests
  • Included with Pro at $20 per month, with no separate purchase
  • Extensible through MCP, skills, hooks, subagents and an Agent SDK
  • Composable in scripts and CI through a non-interactive mode

Cons

  • Not available on the Free plan; paid access starts at $20 per month
  • Usage limits are shared with chat, and heavy users may need Max at $100 to $200 per month or per-token API billing
  • JetBrains plugin requires the CLI to be installed separately
  • Terminal-first workflow suits users comfortable with the command line

Platforms

  • Web
    Bolt
    Supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • Windows
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • macOS
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • iOS
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Not supported
  • Android
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Not supported
  • API
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Not supported
  • CLI
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • Linux
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • VS Code Extension
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • JetBrains Plugin
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported
  • Slack App
    Bolt
    Not supported
    Claude Code
    Supported

Integrations

Bolt

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

Claude Code

10 integrations
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Slack
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • JetBrains IDEs
  • MCP servers

Company

  • Company
    Bolt
    StackBlitz
    Claude Code
    Not listed
  • Founded
    Bolt
    2017
    Claude Code
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Bolt
    San Francisco, CA
    Claude Code
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Bolt
    Claimed
    Claude Code
    Not claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolt better than Claude Code?

It depends on your workflow. Bolt is built for prototypes and MVPs. Claude Code is built for Multi-file refactors and migrations.

What are the key feature differences between Bolt and Claude Code?

Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database. Claude Code: Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser. Claude Code is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Bolt or Claude Code have a free plan?

Bolt has a free plan or trial; Claude Code is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Bolt or Claude Code?

Bolt starts at $0 and Claude Code starts at $20. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.