Bolt.new
FreemiumBuild, run and deploy full-stack web apps with AI.
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About
Bolt.new is a browser-based AI development environment built by StackBlitz, powered by their WebContainers technology — a full Node.js runtime running entirely in the browser tab without any local install. Describe an app in natural language and Bolt generates a complete, runnable full-stack project: React frontend, Node.js backend, database schema, and deployment configuration.
Bolt's differentiator is that the AI agent doesn't just generate files — it executes them in a live environment, observes errors, and autonomously debugs until the app runs. Bolt v2 (launched October 2025) claims a 98% reduction in error loops through improved autonomous debugging that closes the feedback loop between generation and execution.
The generated stack defaults to React + Vite + Tailwind CSS on the frontend with Node.js on the backend and PostgreSQL for persistence. The agent sets up the entire project structure, installs dependencies, configures environment variables, and wires up the database — no scaffolding commands required.
Figma import (available on paid plans) lets designers paste a Figma frame URL and have Bolt generate a pixel-matched React component from the design directly.
Deployment is handled via Netlify integration — apps can be published to a live URL with a custom domain from inside Bolt without leaving the interface. Editable Netlify URLs (introduced 2026) let users customise their deployment subdomain.
Collaboration on Teams plans allows shared workspaces, team templates, and multi-user project editing. Enterprise adds SSO, audit logs, and custom workflows for larger organisations.
Bolt is powered by Anthropic's Claude models (Opus 4.6 upgrade noted in early 2026), with token consumption metered per plan. The token rollover on Pro means unused monthly tokens carry forward one month.
Key Features
- Browser-native full-stack runtime via WebContainers — no local install required
- Autonomous debugging agent that runs code, observes errors, and self-corrects
- Full-stack generation: React + Vite + Tailwind frontend, Node.js backend, PostgreSQL DB
- Figma import: generate React components directly from Figma frames
- One-click Netlify deployment with custom domain support
- Team workspaces with shared templates and multi-user editing
- Token rollover on Pro — unused monthly tokens carry forward one month
Pros
- Zero-install browser runtime — full Node.js environment with no local setup
- Autonomous debugging closes the generate → run → fix loop automatically
- Full-stack output including backend, database, and deployment — not just UI
- Figma-to-code import bridges the design-to-development handoff
- Netlify deployment built in — publish a live URL without leaving the editor
Cons
- Token-based limits can run out quickly on complex or iterative projects
- Generated code quality varies — complex business logic often requires significant manual editing
- WebContainers browser runtime has limitations compared to a real local Node.js environment
- Primarily locked to the React + Node.js + PostgreSQL stack — limited flexibility for other tech choices
- Free tier daily token cap (300K) is easy to exhaust in a single session
Pricing
Freemium- · 300K token daily limit, 1M token monthly limit
- · Public projects only
- · Bolt branding on deployed apps
- · 10M+ tokens per month, no daily limit
- · Token rollover for one additional month
- · Custom domain support, no Bolt branding
- · Private projects
- · Per member per month
- · Shared workspaces and team templates
- · Everything in Pro
- · For agencies and teams with 2+ builders
- · SSO, audit logs, compliance
- · Dedicated account manager and 24/7 priority support
- · Custom workflows and SLAs
- · Flexible billing options
Possible Stacks
Bolt.new + Supabase
ProjectDescribe your app in Bolt.new and get a React frontend wired to Supabase in seconds. The full stack runs in the browser while you build — export to GitHub and deploy to Vercel when ready.
