Bolt.new

Name: Bolt.new
Author: AgentRadar

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AI-powered full-stack web development environment that runs entirely in the browser

Coding Agents Freemium

8.6 /10

Visit Website GitHub

Released

2024-09

Country

United States

API

N/A

Self-Host

GitHub Stars

16,000

Monthly Active Users

2M+

Funding

Series C

Last Updated

2026-06

About Bolt.new

Bolt.new is StackBlitz's browser-native AI development environment, built on the WebContainers technology that StackBlitz pioneered — a lightweight virtualization layer that runs Node.js, npm, and a full development server inside the browser with no local installation. You prompt Bolt to build a full-stack web application, and it generates the code, spins up the project, installs dependencies, and gives you a live preview — all within a tab. The AI controls the entire environment: filesystem, package manager, node server, and terminal. Bolt Cloud adds hosting, databases, custom domains, analytics, and user management for production deployment. Design system integrations (Shadcn, Material UI, Chakra, Porsche) and Figma/GitHub import capabilities speed up the initial build. Projects are shareable via URL, and tokens roll over with a 65-day expiration window. It is the fastest path from idea to running prototype for JavaScript-heavy web applications.

Verdict

The fastest way to go from idea to running web application, period. Bolt.new's combination of browser-native development, full environment control, and integrated hosting removes every friction point between prompting and deploying. It is not a general-purpose coding agent — it is specifically tuned for JavaScript full-stack web development. For prototypes, MVPs, and demos, nothing else gets you to a live URL faster.

Features

AI full-stack web development entirely in the browser

Bolt Cloud hosting with databases, domains, and analytics

Design system integrations (Shadcn, Material UI, Chakra, Porsche)

Import from Figma and GitHub

Deploy from chat with custom domains

Share projects via URL with no local install

Complete environment control (filesystem, server, terminal, packages)

Detailed Ratings

Ease of Use

10.0

Value for Money

8.0

Features

8.0

Support

8.0

Performance

9.0

Overall Rating

8.6 /10

Pros & Cons

Pros

Zero local setup — open a browser tab and start building immediately
AI controls the entire environment, not just code generation: files, server, packages, terminal
Bolt Cloud provides a full deployment path from prototype to production
WebContainers technology is mature and performant — no traditional VM overhead
Shareable URLs make collaboration and demos effortless

Cons

Web-based only — no local development, offline mode, or IDE integration
Token-based pricing is unpredictable for heavy daily use; free tier has 300K daily token limit
JavaScript and Node.js frameworks primarily; less suited for Python, Go, or Rust backends
Cloud-only hosting — no self-hosting or on-prem deployment option

Use Cases

Rapid prototyping of full-stack web applications from natural languageMVP development and deployment for JavaScript-heavy projectsDesign-to-code workflows with Figma import and design system integrationCollaborative demos and project sharing via URL

Who Is It For?

Rapid prototyping and MVP development for full-stack JavaScript web applications, with no local setup required

#web-based#full-stack#prototyping#webcontainers#browser-ide#deployment

Pricing Plans

Free

300K daily tokens
bolt.host subdomain
Public projects

Paid

$20 /month

Monthly token allocation
Private projects
Custom domains

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install anything?

No. Bolt.new runs entirely in the browser using WebContainers. There is no local install, no Docker, no Node.js required on your machine. Open bolt.new and start building.

What is Bolt Cloud?

Bolt Cloud is StackBlitz's hosting platform for projects built on Bolt.new. It adds databases, custom domains, analytics, user management, and production deployment — so you can go from prototype to production without leaving the Bolt ecosystem.

How do tokens work?

The free tier gives 300K daily tokens. Paid tiers provide monthly token allocations that roll over and expire after 65 days. Tokens are consumed by AI interactions — generating code, editing files, and chat messages.

Can I use Bolt.new for non-JavaScript projects?

Bolt.new is optimized for JavaScript and Node.js frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, etc.). It can handle some non-JS workloads via WebContainers, but its strength is full-stack web development with JS frameworks.