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Describe the app you have in mind, and an agent writes, runs and puts it online for you.
Free · Core $20/mo
Our verdict
Honestly? It’s a draw on the 7 things we checked. Your use case should decide.
Money-wise, Bolt is the friendlier option ($20 vs $25).
- Go with Bolt if you’re watching the budget and you hop between devices.
- Go with Lovable if you want to build on top of it and you prefer the crowd favourite.
Bolt vs Lovable: side by side
| Criteria | Bolt | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | $20 ✓ | $25 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | No | Yes ✓ |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, desktop ✓ | web, desktop, browser-extension |
| Popularity | 75k pts | 84k 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
Lovable features
- ✓ Full web apps generated from a chat conversation
- ✓ Supabase integration for database and authentication
- ✓ Two-way GitHub sync for the generated code
- ✓ Hosted previews with shareable URLs
Best for
- • Building an MVP to test with first customers
- • Creating internal tools without hiring a developer
- • Turning a pitch-deck idea into a clickable product
FAQ
Should I use Bolt or Lovable?+
They’re neck and neck. Bolt shines for tinkerers and developers who want AI speed but still like seeing the code; Lovable for non-technical founders and product people who want a working MVP fast.
Is Bolt cheaper than Lovable?+
Yes — Bolt starts at $20, Lovable at $25.
Do Bolt and Lovable have free plans?+
Bolt: Free · Pro $20/mo. Lovable: Free · from $25/mo.
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