# Bolt vs Lovable

> Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database
> Lovable: Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend

- Bolt profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/bolt-new
- Lovable profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/lovable
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-lovable
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Bolt and Lovable are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Lovable is available on iOS and Android and offers an API.

### 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 Lovable if

- You want a tool built for web app prototypes and MVPs.
- Free plan with daily build credits and no card required to start.
- Built-in backend with database, authentication and hosting.

## Pricing

| | Bolt | Lovable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Bolt | Lovable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt-to-app building | Yes | Not listed |
| Standard and Max agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Plan Mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Bolt Cloud | Yes | Not listed |
| Code view and visual edits | Yes | Not listed |
| Design system support | Yes | Not listed |
| Figma and GitHub import | Yes | Not listed |
| Expo mobile apps | Yes | Not listed |
| Bolt Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| Collaboration | Yes | Not listed |
| Chat-based app builder | Not listed | Yes |
| Lovable Cloud | Not listed | Yes |
| Publishing and custom domains | Not listed | Yes |
| Git sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Code editing and download | Not listed | Yes |
| AI features for apps | Not listed | Yes |
| Workspaces | Not listed | Yes |
| Connectors and MCP server | Not listed | Yes |
| Mobile app | Limited | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Bolt | Lovable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Bolt strengths

- 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

## Bolt limitations

- 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

## Lovable strengths

- Free plan with daily build credits and no card required to start
- Built-in backend with database, authentication and hosting
- Git sync to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket on every plan
- Unlimited workspace members with no per-seat charge
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android

## Lovable limitations

- Free plan is limited to 30 build credits per month
- Credit cost per message varies with task complexity, so monthly spend is hard to predict
- Code editing and download require a paid plan
- Business costs twice as much as Pro for the same entry credit tier, mainly for team and governance features

## FAQ

**Is Bolt better than Lovable?**

It depends on your workflow. Bolt is built for prototypes and MVPs. Lovable is built for web app prototypes and MVPs.

**What are the key feature differences between Bolt and Lovable?**

Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database. Lovable: Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend.

**Does Bolt or Lovable have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Bolt or Lovable?**

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