# Bolt

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

- Category: [Coding AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/coding-ai)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://bolt.new
- Platforms: Web
- Made by: StackBlitz, founded 2017, San Francisco, CA
- Last updated: 2026-10-20
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/bolt-new

## Overview

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.

## 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

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Try Bolt with monthly and daily token limits.
- **Pro** ($25/month): Starts at 10M tokens per month; larger token tiers cost more.
- **Teams** ($30/user/mo): Pro features plus shared management for small teams.
- **Enterprise** (Custom): Custom annual contract billed by consumption.

## Best for

- Prototypes and MVPs
- Landing pages and marketing sites
- Internal tools and small SaaS apps
- Mobile app prototypes with Expo

## Who uses it

- Entrepreneurs
- Product managers
- Marketers
- Agencies
- Students and hobbyist builders
- Developers

## 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

## 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

## Not recommended for

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

## Integrations

- GitHub
- Figma
- Supabase
- Netlify
- Stripe
- Expo
- Google Stitch
- MCP servers

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Prompt-to-App Quality: 8.3/10
- Backend & Hosting Built In: 8.5/10
- Ease of Use: 9/10
- Token Cost Predictability: 6.5/10
- Integrations: 8/10

## Alternatives

- [Base44](https://finderatlas.com/tools/base44): Describe an app in plain language and get a working app with backend and hosting ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-bolt-new))
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- [Macroscope](https://finderatlas.com/tools/macroscope): AI code review, agent orchestration and engineering status updates for GitHub teams ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-macroscope))
- [Kiro](https://finderatlas.com/tools/kiro): Spec-driven agentic IDE from AWS that turns prompts into designs, tasks and code ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-kiro))
- [Massvai](https://finderatlas.com/tools/massvai): Turn a prompt into an exportable full-stack Next.js app with Supabase and Vercel deploy ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-massvai))
- [v0 by Vercel](https://finderatlas.com/tools/v0): Describe an app in plain language and get a working Next.js project to deploy ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-v0))
- [Rork](https://finderatlas.com/tools/rork): Build native iPhone, Android and web apps by chatting with an AI agent ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-rork))
- [Lovable](https://finderatlas.com/tools/lovable): Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-lovable))

## Recent updates

- 2026-08-08 (Bolt 2.0): Full-Stack Deployment Upgrade

## FAQ

**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.