bolt.new

Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web apps

4.4•44 reviews•

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Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web apps

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With bolt.new you can prompt fullstack web applications into existence, see them executed in real-time, debug errors as they occur, & deploy a fully functional app—all without ever leaving your browser or personally writing a single line of code! Want to learn more? Join us today at 11am PT for live interactive office hours on YouTube! https://www.addevent.com/event/kp23703256?

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The community submitted 44 reviews to tell us what they like about bolt.new, what bolt.new can do better, and more.

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Reviewers mostly see bolt.new as a fast way to turn prompts into working websites, mockups, and MVPs, especially for non-coders and founders who want to ship quickly. More technical users praise its browser-based full-stack workflow, editable code, and support for tools like Next.js, Supabase, and npm; makers of Rankfender and PromptURLs echo its speed for rapid prototyping. The main complaints are opaque or heavy token usage, weak support, occasional overbroad rewrites, and limits once projects grow more complex.

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Pros

no-code platform (12)

fast prototyping (6)

AI-generated web app (5)

effortless deployment (5)

error detection AI (2)

framework support (2)

lightning-fast frontend design (2)

NPM package installation (2)

production-ready UI (2)

seamless dev environment (2)

Cons

token usage transparency (8)

AI limitations (4)

customer support (3)

limited free access (3)

GitHub integration (2)

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What's great

no-code platform (12)fast prototyping (6)effortless deployment (5)

bolt.new runs the whole thing in the browser, so you go from prompt to a running app with no local setup at all. It installs npm packages, spins up the dev environment, and lets you deploy in a couple of clicks. For testing an idea fast it is hard to beat, you are looking at a live app in minutes instead of wiring up a project first. The in-browser environment is the standout, nothing to install, just build.

What needs improvement

token usage transparency (8)

Token usage burns faster than you expect on bigger builds, and it is not always clear what a given action will cost before you run it. Clearer, upfront token tracking would make it much easier to plan longer sessions. On larger apps it can also need more guidance to stay on track, but for fast prototyping that is a fair trade.

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v0 by Vercel Cursor

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v0 is front-end focused and Cursor still assumes a local setup. bolt.new wins on zero-friction speed, the full stack runs in the browser and deploys from the same window, so there is nothing to configure before you see results. For quick prototypes and throwaway tests it is the fastest path from idea to live.

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What's great

no-code platform (12)fast prototyping (6)framework support (2)Supabase integration (2)effortless deployment (5)AI-generated web app (5)lightning-fast frontend design (2)error detection AI (2)NPM package installation (2)mvp creation (1)enhance prompt feature (1)smart defaults (2)production-ready UI (2)

As the Founder & Chief Architect of Revenue Recovery Labs, speed and architectural integrity are my primary concerns. bolt.new is not just another AI wrapper; it is a sophisticated full-stack orchestrator that truly understands engineering workflows.
What impressed me most is its implementation of WebContainer technology to handle Node.js runtimes directly in the browser. It allowed me to scaffold a production-ready Next.js (App Router) and Tailwind CSS architecture—complete with functional Supabase logic—in a single session. For a senior engineer, it’s the ultimate 'force multiplier' that automates the boilerplate and environment setup while maintaining a clean, scalable, and fully editable codebase.

What needs improvement

limited free access (3)AI limitations (4)GitHub integration (2)token usage transparency (8)

Token usage transparency could be improved, especially when working on large-scale architectures. I’d also like to see more robust multi-file refactoring and deeper support for complex state management (like TanStack Query) when the codebase grows beyond an MVP stage.

vs Alternatives

I explored several AI coding assistants and low-code IDEs like v0.dev and Replit. While they are great for components, I chose bolt.new because of its full-stack orchestration capabilities. The ability to manage environment variables, install NPM packages, and handle complex Next.js App Router logic in a live browser environment makes it a superior "production-ready" tool for serious founders.

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⚠️ I was a paid Pro user on Bolt with a 60 million token plan. I requested to cancel my subscription temporarily, with the intention to use my remaining tokens and possibly resubscribe later. Support confirmed in writing that my token pack would remain available. But after canceling: My token balance was reset to 0 The discussion/chat feature stopped working entirely, showing “Error occurred. Retry” Support stopped replying for several days until I followed up again Even now, my issue is not resolved — I’ve lost access to what I paid for, and the broken UI hasn’t been fixed. On top of that, when you ask Bolt to fix a simple bug or syntax issue, it often rewrites the entire file, breaks your UI/UX structure, and still fails to fix the original problem. It feels like it rewrites excessively just to consume more tokens, which is a terrible user experience. I had high hopes for Bolt, but this kind of support and behavior is unacceptable — especially for paying users. If they fix it, I’ll update this review. But for now, I can’t recommend using it for real work.

What needs improvement

customer support (3)AI limitations (4)token usage transparency (8)

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149 views11mo ago

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Title: Lost 18.6M Tokens – No Resolution for Over 5 Hours Review/Message: I’ve been using Bolt (by StackBlitz) for a while and recently upgraded to a paid plan on June 29. After subscribing, I had 20M tokens, of which I only used 1.4M, leaving me with 18.6M tokens. Unexpectedly, my token balance dropped to 670K, and despite having no prior rollover or usage issues, support has not resolved this for over 5 hours. I’ve submitted screenshots, browser data, and explained the situation clearly, yet no actual fix—only promises that my case is being reviewed. This has blocked me from continuing a critical project with a deadline, and the delay has significantly impacted my productivity and trust in the platform. If I knew this would happen, I would have taken a snapshot of my token balance. I’m sharing this publicly because I believe in transparency—and because private support channels haven’t delivered a solution.

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customer support (3)token usage transparency (8)

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128 views11mo ago

•3 reviews

Bolt.new by StackBlitz is honestly one of the most impressive tools I’ve come across for web development. It combines manual coding with AI-powered features so seamlessly. You can give it plain text prompts, and it generates a solid codebase for your app—front-end, back-end, and even databases like Supabase. Plus, it runs everything in your browser with no setup hassles. The fact that you can use frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, or even Astro is a huge win. It also lets you install NPM packages, configure backends, and deploy your project instantly to Netlify. This makes prototyping or creating an MVP super quick and efficient. What I loved the most is the error detection AI—it’s not just about generating code; it actively fixes issues and gives suggestions. Deployment is a breeze too—one click, and your app is live. Sure, there might be some limits with heavy UI customization, but for quick projects or demos, this tool is perfect. It’s definitely a game-changer for developers exploring new tech or building proofs of concept.

What's great

fast prototyping (6)framework support (2)Supabase integration (2)effortless deployment (5)AI-generated web app (5)error detection AI (2)manual coding with AI features (1)NPM package installation (2)

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82 views1yr ago

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I have encountered several issues with this app: 1. The biggest problem is their customer support, which is almost non-existent. I purchased a pro plan and have been trying to reach out to them for the past two weeks, but no one is responding to my emails or messages in their Discord channel. 2. You cannot add a project to GitHub if you want to collaborate with your team. While I understand that I can create a minimal viable product (MVP) using the app, collaborating with the tech team is crucial, and this is not possible. You can open the project in StackBlitz, but you still cannot push it to Git; the only available option is to create a new Git repository. 3. Most tools nowadays offer a trial period for their pro plans, but this app does not provide that. 4. The AI is suitable for very basic applications, like simple calculators, but when you request changes, it often makes unintended adjustments to other components as well. I believe they have created hype around the ability to develop applications without code because it is a trending topic in the industry. However, I have used other applications that genuinely help in creating apps from low-code to no-code, and this is not one of them.

What needs improvement

customer support (3)limited free access (3)AI limitations (4)GitHub integration (2)

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22 views1yr ago

•2 reviews

So I tried to build an EV database. Good understanding and nice schema as far as I can tell. Understood a switch from USD to EUR and from miles to kilometer. Biggest problem was the images. Most were broken and those who were not showed the wrong car. Seems images are picked up from Unsplash without checking their integrity or correctness. And then I run out of free credits. So all in all, same story as with most of these AI tools I'm afraid :) Willingness to pay for this service today: 0

What needs improvement

limited free access (3)AI limitations (4)

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19 views1yr ago

•3 reviews

Bolt is great and I've created lots of nearly functional apps with it and many websites. I don't code hence being excited to use this. The tokens are a generous amount but it's unfortunate that they still get consumed when there's errors because solving the errors can take quite a while. I wonder if the "undo" aspect should also undo the tokens used? Just from guessing i'd say 50% of mine were spent on this.

What's great

no-code platform (12)

What needs improvement

token usage transparency (8)

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19 views1yr ago

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I don’t usually leave reviews, but Bolt.new deserves it. In under 2 hours, I built a complete landing page with a slider, multilingual support, auto-translation, and a contact form. The process was smooth, intuitive, and surprisingly fast.

What's great

no-code platform (12)fast prototyping (6)

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16 views9mo ago

used bolt.new to build blakebill

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Absolutely — here’s a solid shoutout for Bolt.new, with a personal touch that mentions how you used it for BlakeBill: ⸻ ⚡ Huge shoutout to Bolt.new — this platform made it incredibly easy to bring my product, blakebill, to life. 🙌 I used Bolt to build a good part of blakebill, and honestly, the experience was seamless. The dev environment is lightning fast, the deployment process is effortless, and the built-in tools let me stay focused on creating rather than configuring. 🛠️💨 For anyone building a SaaS or launching a product solo — Bolt.new is a dream setup. You get scalability, speed, and smart defaults that actually make sense. No over-engineering, no config headaches — just clean, fast shipping. 🚀 Massive props to the team for putting out something that empowers builders like me. blakebill wouldn’t be live right now without it 🙏⚡

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effortless deployment (5)seamless dev environment (2)smart defaults (2)

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