Bolt.new

The honest take

Prompt-to-deployed-webapp in the browser — runs a full Node environment client-side via WebContainers, no backend server needed.

Best for: Rapid front-end prototyping and full JS/TS app scaffolding entirely in-browser, with instant hosting

Where it falls short: Token-based pricing burns quickly on larger apps; the free tier's 300K daily token cap forces upgrades fast

What you actually get

• In-browser runtime
• npm support
• Instant hosting
• AI image editing

Pricing history

Should you pay for it?

The entry plan at $25 is the realistic on-ramp. Anything above that is for power users.