What Is Bolt.new?

Bolt.new is an AI-powered full-stack application builder developed by StackBlitz that enables anyone to create, edit, and deploy web applications directly in the browser using natural language prompts. Built on StackBlitz's WebContainers technology, Bolt.new runs a complete Node.js development environment entirely in the browser — no local setup, no terminal commands, no dependency management required.

Who Is It For?

Bolt.new serves a broad audience: entrepreneurs and non-technical founders who want to prototype ideas quickly, designers who need to build functional interfaces without writing code, and developers who want to accelerate scaffolding and boilerplate tasks. It's particularly popular for MVPs, internal tools, and rapid prototyping where speed matters more than architectural complexity.

Key Differentiators

Unlike traditional no-code tools, Bolt.new generates actual source code using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, and Astro. Users can see and edit the underlying code at any time, which means projects aren't locked into a proprietary platform. The browser-based runtime powered by WebContainers eliminates environment setup entirely, and one-click deployment to Netlify makes shipping fast and frictionless.

Pricing Overview

Bolt.new offers a free tier with 150,000 tokens per day and a 1 million token monthly cap. Paid plans range from $20/month (Pro) to $200/month (Teams) with increasing token allowances. All plans include access to multiple AI models including Claude, GPT-4o, and Gemini. A token-based usage model means you pay relative to complexity of what you build.

JMK Ventures Perspective

We recommend Bolt.new for rapid prototyping and MVP development where getting a working product in front of stakeholders quickly is the priority. For clients exploring app ideas or needing internal tools fast, Bolt.new dramatically compresses the timeline from concept to deployment. However, for production applications with complex business logic or specific architectural requirements, a traditional development approach remains more appropriate.

• Rapid MVP prototyping — go from idea to working app in minutes using natural language descriptions
• Building internal tools and dashboards without dedicated engineering resources
• Creating landing pages, portfolios, and marketing sites with modern frameworks
• Designers converting mockups into functional, responsive web applications
• Generating full-stack applications with database integration and authentication
• Educational projects and learning web development through AI-assisted building