Bolt.new
Prompt to Full-Stack App
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What Is Bolt.new?
Bolt.new is a prompt-to-app builder by StackBlitz that lets you create, run, and deploy full-stack web applications entirely in your browser. Powered by WebContainers technology, Bolt.new spins up a complete Node.js development environment inside your browser tab — no local setup, no terminal, no configuration.
Just describe what you want to build in plain English, and Bolt generates the code, installs dependencies, starts the dev server, and shows you a live preview — all in seconds. It supports React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Astro, and dozens of other frameworks out of the box.
Who Is Bolt.new For?
Target audience:
- Non-technical founders who want to build MVPs without hiring a developer
- Designers who want to turn mockups into working prototypes
- Vibe coders who prefer describing what they want over writing code manually
- Students learning web development through hands-on building
- Developers who need to quickly prototype ideas without setting up a local environment
- Content creators & marketers building landing pages, tools, and microsites
Bolt.new is one of the most accessible vibe coding tools available — if you can describe what you want, you can build it.
Key Use Cases
- MVP prototyping — Go from idea to working app in minutes, not weeks
- Landing pages — Generate beautiful, responsive landing pages with a single prompt
- Internal tools — Build dashboards, admin panels, and data entry forms for your team
- Portfolio sites — Create personal or professional portfolio websites
- Learning projects — Build projects to learn frameworks by seeing real code generated
- Client demos — Quickly prototype concepts to show clients before committing to full development
- Hackathon projects — Ship fast under time pressure with AI-generated full-stack apps
What's New in 2026
Bolt.new has evolved significantly since its launch:
- Bolt Studio — An upgraded experience with file tree exploration, terminal access, and more granular control over generated code
- Supabase integration — One-click database setup with authentication, storage, and real-time subscriptions
- Enhanced debugging — AI can now read error logs and fix issues automatically
- Mobile-responsive generation — Improved output for mobile-first designs
- Community templates — Browse and fork popular app templates shared by the community
- Multi-page apps — Better support for complex applications with routing and multiple views
Pricing Breakdown
| Plan | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited tokens, basic projects |
| Pro | $20/mo | 10M tokens/mo, unlimited projects, Netlify deploy |
| Teams | $50/mo | Everything in Pro + collaboration, shared projects |
Token usage depends on how complex your prompts are and how much iterating you do. Most users find the Pro plan sufficient for several projects per month.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Zero setup required — works entirely in the browser
- Incredibly fast from idea to working app (seconds, not hours)
- Supports multiple frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Astro, etc.)
- One-click deployment to Netlify
- Great for non-developers and first-time builders
- Built on StackBlitz's proven WebContainers technology
Cons:
- Token limits can be restrictive for complex, iterative projects
- Generated code may need manual refinement for production use
- Less control over code structure compared to traditional IDEs
- Browser-based environment has performance limits for large projects
- No native mobile app generation (web apps only)
- Debugging complex issues can require development knowledge
How to Get Started
- Visit bolt.new — no download or installation needed
- Type a description of what you want to build (e.g., "Build a task management app with user authentication and a Kanban board")
- Watch Bolt generate the code, install packages, and start the preview
- Iterate by describing changes ("Add a dark mode toggle", "Make the sidebar collapsible")
- Click "Deploy" to publish to Netlify when you're happy with the result
- Download the source code or push to GitHub for further development
Video Resources
Learn how to get the most out of Bolt.new:
- Bolt.new Full Tutorial — Build a SaaS in 10 Minutes — Beginner walkthrough
- Bolt.new vs Lovable vs v0 — Which Should You Use? — Head-to-head comparison
- Building a Full-Stack App with Bolt.new and Supabase — Database integration guide
- 10 Bolt.new Tips to Build Better Apps — Power user techniques
How Bolt.new Compares
Bolt.new competes directly with Lovable and Replit Agent in the prompt-to-app space. Compared to Lovable, Bolt offers more framework flexibility and a more developer-oriented experience. Compared to Replit Agent, Bolt is faster for web-focused projects but Replit handles more backend-heavy applications. v0 by Vercel is focused on UI generation, while Bolt generates full-stack applications.
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The Bottom Line
Bolt.new has proven that you don't need a local development setup to build real software. Its browser-based, prompt-driven approach makes it one of the most accessible tools in the vibe coding ecosystem. For MVPs, prototypes, landing pages, and learning projects, Bolt.new is hard to beat. Power users may eventually outgrow its browser-based environment, but for getting from zero to deployed app, it's one of the fastest paths available in 2026.