Build by describing
You write what you want, and Bolt writes the code and shows the app next to the chat. You then ask for changes one at a time, in your own words.
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Bolt pricing, use cases, and first steps
Bolt is a website that builds sites and apps from a description. You write what you want in a chat box, and an agent writes the code, creates the database, and shows the result alongside. You fix things by chatting, then go live in two clicks. Everything happens in the browser: there is nothing to install.
Bolt has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Free, $0. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
BoltDescribe a site or an app: Bolt builds it and publishes it- Vendor
- StackBlitz (United States)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Free, $0
- Page checked on
- October 3, 2026
What Bolt does
Who it’s for: people who need a small internal tool, a prototype, or a landing page, and have no developer on hand.
Think before building: “Plan” mode
In “Plan” mode, Bolt talks with you without touching the code. It proposes a plan, you correct it, then you start the build with the “Implement this plan” button. You avoid spending your allowance on a wrong path.
Edit by clicking in the preview
You click a heading, a button, or an image in the preview and change it directly: text, color, size, alignment. Edits are free as long as you do not save them.
Also
- A database and user accounts
- Go live in two clicks
- Go back
- Bolt Slides: a presentation from a description
- Check security before publishing
Bolt pricing
Prices are published in dollars. The pricing page advertises up to 28% off with yearly billing. Pro comes in several tiers, depending on the monthly allowance. Subscriptions are non-refundable. A “Lite” plan at $9 per month, limited to the “Forge” agent, is open by waitlist.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free Recommended to start | $0 | Try it out, build a prototype |
| Pro | $25 per month | Build a real tool and keep it online |
| Teams | $30 per member per month | A team that builds together |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Large organizations |
What the free plan includes
Yes. 300,000 tokens per day and 1 million per month: enough to build and refine a small project. Public or private projects, databases, site hosting (with the “Made in Bolt” badge, 333,000 requests per month). Published sites are visible to everyone. Only the “Standard” agent is available.
Nova’s advice
Start for free: the monthly allowance lets you build a first prototype and judge the tool. Move to Pro the day you hit the daily limit, or when the site needs to be restricted to your colleagues. As long as the site is public, put no real data in it.
A first try, in 10 minutes
Your data. Bolt is made by a US company. For an account based in the European Union, your projects are not used to train its AI unless you turn that on.
What it does less well
- The token allowance goes fast. Bolt rereads the project’s files on every request: the bigger the project, the more each message costs. A series of failed fixes can drain a month’s allowance.
- A tool built this way often works well in a demo, then shows its flaws with real data: access permissions, overlooked cases, slowness. For a tool your business depends on, have a developer review the project.
Build a small quote request trackerBolt- On the bolt.new home page, click into the large input box and paste the prompt below.
- Click “Build now.” Bolt works for a few minutes: the chat is on the left, and the app preview appears on the right.
- Try the app in the preview: add a fake request, change its status.
- To fix a detail, click the “Select” tool in the input box, then the element to change in the preview. Write what you want instead.
- When you are happy with the result, click “Publish” at the top right, then “Publish” again. Shortly after, Bolt shows the link to your site.
The prompt to copy
Build a web app in English to track quote requests. Each request has: the customer name, the date, the estimated amount, a status (received, quote sent, followed up, won, lost), and a note. I want a sortable list, a button to add a request, and at the top the total amounts per status. Add three fictional requests as examples.
Alternatives to Bolt
Lovable
The closest competitor: same idea, with a very guided approach for beginners.
Base44
For an internal tool with its data and accounts, without ever seeing code.
Replit
Same idea, with an agent that builds and hosts the app, and languages other than JavaScript.
v0
For a polished page or interface, published on Vercel.
Frequently asked questions about Bolt
How much does Bolt cost?
Free: $0; Pro: $25 per month; Teams: $30 per member per month; Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Bolt for free?
Yes. Yes. 300,000 tokens per day and 1 million per month: enough to build and refine a small project. Public or private projects, databases, site hosting (with the “Made in Bolt” badge, 333,000 requests per month). Published sites are visible to everyone. Only the “Standard” agent is available.
What happens to my data with Bolt?
Bolt is made by a US company. For an account based in the European Union, your projects are not used to train its AI unless you turn that on.
What are the alternatives to Bolt?
Lovable: The closest competitor: same idea, with a very guided approach for beginners. Base44: For an internal tool with its data and accounts, without ever seeing code. Replit: Same idea, with an agent that builds and hosts the app, and languages other than JavaScript. v0: For a polished page or interface, published on Vercel.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 3, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.