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Bolt.newAn AI-powered web development agent enabling users to prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack applications directly from their browser without local setup.

4.8 (5)

Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

AI Agent Web Development Full-Stack Browser-Based No Setup Deployment Code Generation Prompt-Based

Overview

Bolt.new is an AI-powered web development agent that enables users to create full-stack applications directly from their browser without local setup. Users can prompt, run, edit, and deploy applications using Bolt, which automatically routes to the right AI model for each task. This allows users to focus on their vision instead of fighting errors. Bolt handles projects up to 1,000 times larger than before and includes built-in context management to handle complexity. With Bolt, users can build applications using their company's design system, which is integrated into the platform. This means users can build for production while ensuring their applications meet their team's brand guidelines and component standards. Additionally, Bolt includes enterprise-grade backend infrastructure, including hosting, databases, integrations, and more. Bolt is designed to adapt to users' workflows and provides a single, familiar interface for users to build, test, and deploy applications. Whether users are product managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, agencies, or students, Bolt gives them the superpowers they need to turn their ideas into reality. Overall, Bolt.new is an AI-powered web development platform that streamlines the application development process, allowing users to build scalable, high-quality applications quickly and efficiently.

Key features

AI-powered code completion and suggestions
Full-stack application development directly from the browser
Design system support and brand guidelines management
Automatic testing, refactoring, and iteration for reduced errors
Enterprise-grade backend infrastructure and hosting with Bolt Cloud
User management, authentication, and SEO optimization

Pricing

Model: Freemium
Category: AI Agents
Rating: 4.8 / 5 (5)

Use cases

Prototype Full-Stack Apps from a Prompt

Describe an app idea in natural language and let the AI agent scaffold, run, and iterate on a full-stack application directly in the browser.

Edit and Refine Code in the Browser

Make changes to generated applications without local setup, using AI assistance to edit files and instantly preview results.

Deploy Web Apps Without Local Tooling

Take an application from prompt to deployment entirely from the browser, skipping installation of development environments or build tools.

Rapid Learning and Experimentation

Experiment with web development concepts and frameworks by prompting the agent to build sample projects you can run and modify live.

Pros & Cons

Pros

AI-powered development agent that automates tasks
No local setup required, allowing for easy and convenient development
Handles complex projects up to 1,000 times larger than before
Automatic context management to handle complexity
Enterprise-grade backend infrastructure included

Cons

Resource-intensive projects may still cause performance issues due to the complexity of some applications.
Lack of direct control over some aspects of development may hinder experienced users.
Token cost can add up for large or complex projects.
Limited customization and control for users on the free plan.

Reviews

4.8

Average from 5 ratings.

George Papadakis

May 21, 2026

Years in this space

I've evaluated a lot of these over the years. What stands out here is the core workflow — handled better than most — and it is genuinely easy to set up. The mobile experience lags is my one real gripe. Worth the time if this is your use case.

Robert Ainsworth

Jan 20, 2026

Skeptical, then convinced

I went in skeptical — most tools in this space overpromise. It actually delivers on the onboarding, and it is genuinely easy to set up caught me off guard. The mobile experience lags is why this isn't a perfect score, still, I'd recommend giving it a real trial.

Victor Nguyen

Sep 17, 2025

Solid for our team

We rolled this out across the team last quarter and support is responsive. The integrations fits neatly into how we already work, and the core workflow removed a step we used to do by hand. The mobile experience lags, which is the main caveat, but it has held up under daily use.

Pierre Dubois

Aug 7, 2025

Years in this space

Priya Nair

Jun 15, 2025

Skeptical, then convinced

I went in skeptical — most tools in this space overpromise. It actually delivers on the integrations, and support is responsive caught me off guard. still, I'd recommend giving it a real trial.

Q&A

What are the token limits associated with a free plan?

Free plans have a 300,000 token daily limit and 1 million token monthly limit.

Asked by Grace Okafor · May 21, 2026

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel at any time. Click Manage current plan to be taken into the cancellation process.

Asked by Uma Krishnan · Apr 21, 2026

Can I change my plan later?

Yes, you can change your plan by clicking Manage current plan. This will take you to our Stripe billing portal where you can select Update subscription to change your plan type.

Asked by Faisal Rahman · Mar 18, 2026

Do tokens rollover from month to month?

Starting July 1, 2025, tokens from a paid subscription will roll over for one additional month, making them valid for up to two months in total. Please note that an active paid subscription is required to access any rolled over tokens. For more details, please refer to this article.

Asked by Dara Fitzgerald · Mar 1, 2026

How do Teams plans work?

Teams provide a shared workspace for users to collaborate on Bolt projects. The subscription cost for Teams is per team member. Each paid team member receives a monthly token allotment based on the subscription tier. Tokens are not shared among team members. You can read more about Teams plans here.

Asked by Wanjiru Kamau · Feb 9, 2026