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Daley Mottley
Daley Mottley

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Bolt.new: Build Full-Stack Apps by Chatting with AI

If you've ever wanted to build a web or mobile app without writing code, Bolt.new is here to make that dream a reality. Launched in October 2024 by StackBlitz, it leverages Anthropic's Sonnet 3.5 model to transform natural language prompts into fully functional applications.


What Is Bolt.new?

Bolt.new is an AI-powered builder that allows you to create websites, web apps, and mobile applications simply by describing your idea. Whether you're a non-technical user or an experienced developer, it provides a platform to bring your ideas to life without extensive coding knowledge.


Key Features

Bolt.new offers powerful tools to make app creation easy and fast:

  • Natural Language Interface: Describe your app in plain English and get working code instantly.
  • Full-Stack Generation: Automatically creates frontend, backend, database, and API components.
  • Framework Support: Compatible with Next.js, Svelte, Vue, and Remix.
  • Manual Code Editing: Edit your generated app in a browser-based IDE.
  • Package Integration: Install NPM packages and connect databases like Supabase.
  • Instant Deployment: Publish your app live with one click.

Use Cases

With Bolt.new, you can quickly build:

  • MVP Prototypes: Test new ideas with fully functional demos.
  • Internal Tools: Dashboards, admin panels, or workflow apps for your team.
  • Client Portals: Branded, secure applications for clients.

Pricing Plans

Bolt.new offers flexible subscription tiers:

  • Pro: $20/month for 10 million tokens.
  • Pro 50: $50/month for 26 million tokens.
  • Pro 100: $100/month for 55 million tokens.
  • Pro 200: $200/month for 120 million tokens.

It is also open-sourced, so you can deploy it locally with your own API key for Anthropic.


Bolt.new vs Competitors: How It Stacks Up

Bolt.new stands out among AI-powered app builders. Here’s a quick comparison:

Feature / Platform Bolt.new Glide Adalo Bubble Webflow AI
AI-Powered App Generation ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ⚪ Limited ⚪ Limited
Full-Stack Support ✅ Yes ⚪ Frontend Only ⚪ Frontend Only ⚪ Partial ❌ No
Natural Language Prompts ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ⚪ Limited ⚪ Limited
Manual Code Editing ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Database Integration ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ⚪ Limited
Instant Deployment ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Framework Support ✅ Next.js, Svelte, Vue, Remix ⚪ Limited ⚪ Limited ⚪ Limited ⚪ Limited
Pricing $20–$200/mo Free–$99/mo Free–$200/mo Free–$249/mo $16–$35/mo

Summary: Bolt.new offers natural language app generation, full-stack support, and instant deployment, making it one of the fastest and easiest ways to bring ideas to life.


Try it now: https://bolt.new/


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