Our verdict
Bolt — 8.1/10. The right pick when a project will outgrow prompting — you're already in the code. Best for: developers who want AI speed but will edit the code.
Bolt at a glance
| Best for | Developers who want AI speed but will edit the code |
| Price from | $20/mo |
| Generates | Any JS framework (Vite-based) |
| Code ownership | Full — lives in the editor |
| Deploy | Netlify integration |
Pros & cons from our testing
What impressed us
- Full code visibility in the browser
- Stronger on custom logic than Lovable
- WebContainers — instant environment
What frustrated us
- Slower to first working app
- UI output needs manual polish
- Token burn on large projects
Bolt pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes from our testing |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Token allowance resets daily |
| Pro | $20/mo | More tokens; usage-based beyond |
Full hands-on review
We built a real project with Bolt — read the full story with screenshots, prompt logs and the failures: Bolt review →