Bolt review
Build websites and apps by chatting with AI in a browser
- StackBlitz
- Free + paid plans
- Web
Does it deserve #15?
Is Bolt worth it?
For most people, yes. Bolt scores 8.1/10 and ranks #15 in Developer Tools. It's best for beginners who want to test an app idea in the browser with no setup. Skip it if you have a big project and a small budget for tokens. Price: Free: 1M tokens a month, 300K a day; Pro is $25 a month for 10M tokens.
The verdict
Bolt lets you build a website or app by chatting in your browser. Say what you want, and it writes the code and shows the result. Hosting, databases and logins are built in. Ask for a mobile app and it uses Expo, so one project works on iPhone and Android. Bolt says the code is yours, and you can download it as a zip. Free gives you 1 million tokens a month, with a 300K daily cap.
- Websites and apps from a chat
- Built-in hosting and databases
- User logins included
- Mobile apps through Expo
- Zip download and GitHub
- Token rollover on paid plans
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Nov 2026Account, workspace and project settings moved into one menu on the home page
- Oct 2026New database tables are private by default
- Oct 2026A Model training setting lets you stop Bolt learning from your projects and chats
Privacy 6.2/10
Bolt can use your projects and chats for AI training by default, except for accounts in the EU, UK and Switzerland. A Model training setting lets you turn this off.
What we like
- The code is yours, for personal or commercial use
- Free plan allows private projects
- Can make iPhone and Android apps with Expo
What could be better
- Bigger projects use more tokens per message
- Free sites carry Bolt branding
- AI training is on by default in most countries
Beginners who want to test an app idea in the browser with no setup
you have a big project and a small budget for tokens
Questions about Bolt
Is Bolt worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Bolt scores 8.1/10 and ranks #15 in Developer Tools. It's best for beginners who want to test an app idea in the browser with no setup. Skip it if you have a big project and a small budget for tokens. Price: Free: 1M tokens a month, 300K a day; Pro is $25 a month for 10M tokens.
Is Bolt free?
Yes. The free plan gives 1 million tokens a month with a 300K daily limit. Pro costs $25 a month, starts at 10 million tokens and has no daily limit.
Can I download my code from Bolt?
Yes. On a computer, click the project title and choose Download to get a zip file. Bolt says all code you create is your own and can be used commercially.
Can Bolt make mobile apps?
Yes. Ask for a mobile app in your first prompt and Bolt uses Expo, so one project works on iPhone and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Bolt?
The closest alternatives are Lovable, v0 and Replit. See all of them ranked on our Bolt alternatives page.
Where does Bolt rank?
Bolt ranks #15 of 18 in our Developer Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.1 out of 10.