# Bolt vs Macroscope

> Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database
> Macroscope: AI code review, agent orchestration and engineering status updates for GitHub teams

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

## Verdict

Bolt and Macroscope are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Macroscope is available on CLI and Slack App 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 Macroscope if

- You want a tool built for Teams on GitHub that merge a high volume of PRs, including agent-written ones, and want automated review and visibility into shipped work.
- Usage-based pricing with no per-seat fee, so cost follows review volume rather than headcount.
- $100 in free usage for each new workspace and 1,000 free Agent credits per month.

## Pricing

| | Bolt | Macroscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0.05 |

## Features

| Feature | Bolt | Macroscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Code Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Fix It For Me | Not listed | Yes |
| Approvability | Not listed | Yes |
| Check Run Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Status | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent | Limited | Yes |
| Murmur (beta) | Not listed | Yes |
| Macroscope CLI | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Bolt | Macroscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## 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

## Macroscope strengths

- Usage-based pricing with no per-seat fee, so cost follows review volume rather than headcount.
- $100 in free usage for each new workspace and 1,000 free Agent credits per month.
- Reviews use full-repository context rather than only the diff.
- Covers review, auto-approval, fix PRs and status reporting under one balance.
- Free credits available for qualified non-commercial open source projects.

## Macroscope limitations

- Monthly cost is hard to predict up front because it depends on KB reviewed, commits and agent credits.
- Documented setup is built around GitHub; no GitLab or Bitbucket support is stated.
- Murmur is still in beta.
- Benchmark claims of leading detection rates come from the vendor's own MacroscopeBench, not an independent test.

## FAQ

**Is Bolt better than Macroscope?**

It depends on your workflow. Bolt is built for prototypes and MVPs. Macroscope is built for Teams on GitHub that merge a high volume of PRs, including agent-written ones, and want automated review and visibility into shipped work.

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

Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database. Macroscope: AI code review, agent orchestration and engineering status updates for GitHub teams.

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

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

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

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