Bolt

Editor reviewed

Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database

Freemiumbolt.newUpdated 20 Oct 2026

About Bolt

Bolt (bolt.new) is an AI builder for websites, web apps and mobile apps, made by StackBlitz. You type an idea into a chat box, click Build now, and an AI agent plans the project, writes the code, runs it in a live preview and fixes errors as you iterate. You can also start from a Figma frame, a GitHub repository, uploaded files or a team template, and edit the generated code directly in Code view.

Best for

Prototypes and MVPs
Landing pages and marketing sites
Internal tools and small SaaS apps
Mobile app prototypes with Expo
Startup MVP: Build a working product with login and a database, then publish it on a custom domain.
Marketing landing pages: Create campaign pages with SEO settings and hosting included.
Internal tools: Build dashboards, CRMs or booking tools for a small team.
Prototype from a design: Turn a Figma frame or a team design system into a working app.
Mobile app prototype: Build an Expo app and test it on a phone before publishing.

Not ideal for

Large existing codebases that need deep manual control
Users who need a fixed monthly cost with no token usage

Popular with

Entrepreneurs
Product managers
Marketers
Agencies
Students and hobbyist builders
Developers

Screenshots

Key features

Prompt-to-app building
Standard and Max agents
Plan Mode
Bolt Cloud
Code view and visual edits
Design system support
Figma and GitHub import
Expo mobile apps
Bolt Slides
Collaboration

Pros and cons

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

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 20 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See bolt.new

Free

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

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

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.

8.1overall

Prompt-to-App Quality: 8.3
Backend & Hosting Built In: 8.5
Ease of Use: 9.0
Token Cost Predictability: 6.5
Integrations: 8.0

Platforms and integrations

Available on

Works with

GitHub
Figma
Supabase
Netlify
Stripe
Expo
Google Stitch
MCP servers

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Release history

Bolt 2.0Aug 8, 2026
Full-Stack Deployment Upgrade
One-click Netlify & Supabase integration.
- Netlify deploy
- WebContainer 2.0

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bolt free?

Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and includes 1M tokens per month with a 300K daily cap. Published sites show a Made in Bolt badge and cannot use custom domains. Paid plans start at $25 per month.

What is Bolt Cloud?

Bolt Cloud is the backend and hosting built into Bolt. It provides a database with authentication and file storage, publishing to a bolt.host address, custom domains and hosting analytics, with no separate accounts to set up.

Can Bolt build mobile apps?

Yes, through the Expo integration. Mention a mobile app in the first prompt, preview on a phone with Expo Go, and publish to TestFlight, Google Play Beta or the public app stores. Bolt itself is used in the browser and does not have a store app.

Do unused tokens roll over?

On paid plans, unused tokens roll over. On the Free plan they do not, and the daily 300K allowance does not accumulate.

Who owns the code Bolt generates?

According to Bolt's help center, the code you create is yours to use for any legal purpose, including commercial projects.

Can I use my own database or hosting?

Yes. Supabase can replace the built-in database on Pro and Teams plans, and projects can be published to Netlify instead of Bolt hosting.

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