Bolt.new is an AI-powered web and app development platform that enables users to build full-stack applications, websites, and prototypes by describing what they want in natural language. Developed by StackBlitz, it operates entirely in the browser without requiring local setup or environment configuration. The platform targets product managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, agencies, and developers who want to move from idea to working software in hours or days.
How It Works
Users describe their project in natural language through a chat interface. Bolt automatically routes each request to the most suitable AI model, balancing speed, intelligence, and token cost. The AI writes, tests, and refactors code in real time, displaying the running application directly in the browser. A Plan mode lets users discuss architecture and requirements before code generation begins. Projects can be started from scratch, imported from Figma designs, or cloned from GitHub repositories.
Coding Agents
Bolt provides tiered coding agents for different needs. The standard Bolt Agent offers balanced speed and intelligence for general development. A Max agent, available on higher-tier plans, applies deeper reasoning for complex projects. The platform automatically tests generated code, iterates on errors, and refactors as needed. Built-in context management supports projects significantly larger than earlier AI code generation tools.
Bolt Cloud Infrastructure
Bolt Cloud provides production-grade backend infrastructure integrated into the platform. Hosting is built in, offering free bolt.host subdomains, custom domain support, HTTPS certificates, DNS management, and analytics for published projects. Users can create and manage unlimited databases per project with support for tables, authentication, file storage, secrets, server functions, and email sending. User management and authentication are included, with Google SSO and email-based login options.
Design Systems
Bolt supports importing design systems so that generated code matches a team's existing brand guidelines and component library. Design systems can be uploaded from source code repositories and apply as context to every prompt. Support includes Material UI, Chakra UI, Shadcn UI, and custom design systems. Teams on the Teams plan can manage per-package prompts for finer control over component usage.
Integrations
The platform integrates with GitHub for two-way version control, Figma for importing designs, Google Stitch for design exports, and Stripe for adding payments and subscriptions. MCP server connections extend the AI's context with external tools and data. Connectors integrate with Miro, Notion, Twilio, Gmail, and QuickBooks. Additional integrations support Supabase, Netlify, Expo for mobile apps, and Lovable imports.
Supported Technologies
Bolt supports a broad range of web technologies including React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Astro, Node.js, Python, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, and various databases. The platform automatically detects project frameworks and configures the environment accordingly.
Intended Users
Product managers build interactive prototypes from insights in hours. Entrepreneurs launch full businesses in days. Marketers spin up campaign pages with SEO and hosting built in. Agencies deliver more projects without scaling headcount. Students learn by building real applications. The Teams plan adds centralized billing, role-based access, private NPM registries, and admin-level deploy controls for organizations. Enterprise plans include SSO, audit logs, dedicated support, custom SLAs, and data governance.
Pricing
Bolt uses a token-based model. The Free plan provides 300K tokens daily and 1M monthly, with Bolt branding on published sites and 10 MB file uploads. Pro at $25/month removes daily limits, starts at 10M monthly tokens with rollover, removes branding, and adds custom domains, SEO boosting, 100 MB uploads, and AI image editing. Teams at $30/member/month adds centralized billing and team access management. Enterprise offers custom pricing with advanced security and dedicated support.
