Lovable
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Chat your way from a rough idea to a live web app, no setup required.
Free · from $25/mo
Our verdict
In our side-by-side, Bolt edges it — it comes out on top in 3 of the 7 things we checked.
Money-wise, Durable is the friendlier option ($12 vs $20).
- Go with Bolt if you’d like to try before paying and you hop between devices.
- Go with Durable if you’re watching the budget.
Bolt vs Durable: side by side
| Criteria | Bolt | Durable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Starting price | $20 | $12 ✓ |
| Free plan | Yes ✓ | No |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | No | No |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, desktop ✓ | web, desktop |
| Popularity | 75k pts ✓ | 40k pts |
Bolt features
- ✓ Prompt-to-app generation in a browser-based IDE
- ✓ Live preview running alongside the code editor
- ✓ Manual code editing mixed with AI prompts
- ✓ One-click deployment to a public URL
Best for
- • Spinning up a weekend side project
- • Building a working demo for a hackathon
- • Testing a new framework without local setup
Durable features
- ✓ Instant website generation from business details
- ✓ AI-written copy and auto-selected images
- ✓ Simple drag-and-edit section editor
- ✓ Built-in small-business tools like CRM and invoicing
Best for
- • Getting a local service business online in a day
- • Replacing an outdated one-page site
- • Testing a side hustle with a credible web presence
FAQ
Should I use Bolt or Durable?+
We lean towards Bolt — it wins more of our checks. That said, Durable is the better fit for solo owners and local service businesses who want a site without effort.
Is Bolt cheaper than Durable?+
No — Durable starts at $12, Bolt at $20.
Do Bolt and Durable have free plans?+
Bolt: Free · Pro $20/mo. Durable: From $12/mo.
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