Bolt
Builds websites and apps from a chat prompt, with hosting and databases; priced by tokens.
Group: Coding agents
Bolt builds websites, apps and prototypes from a chat prompt, and can import from Figma or GitHub. The vendor site describes a Bolt Agent that routes between models, tests and iterates on its own output, and Bolt Cloud hosting with databases, authentication and integrations.
The decision in plain English
Bolt prices by tokens: a free plan with 300K tokens a day and 1M a month (Bolt branding on sites), then $25 a month billed monthly with 10M tokens a month and no daily limit, and $30 per member per month for teams. Enterprise is by quote. The vendor says most token use comes from syncing your project files to the AI, so larger projects use more tokens per message.
Best fit
People who want a working web app or site from a prompt and are fine with token-based limits.
Poor fit
Anyone who needs predictable cost on large projects: token use grows with project size, per the vendor's own FAQ.
Documented capabilities
Vendor statements, not verified task outcomes.
Permissions and human control
- We did not find a documented list of permission controls in this check.
Documented controls do not prove that an agent always follows them.
Limits and open questions
- Free plan: 300K tokens daily and 1M monthly, Bolt branding on websites, 10MB file upload limit
- Token use rises with project size (vendor FAQ)
- Claims such as '98% less errors' and 'projects 1,000 times larger' are vendor marketing; not tested by AgentComparison
- Described by the vendor; not tested by AgentComparison
Privacy and security
Not checked in depth. We did not review Bolt's data handling terms in this pass; the vendor lists SSO, audit logs and compliance support only on the enterprise tier.
Common questions about Bolt
What is Bolt for?
People who want a working web app or site from a prompt and are fine with token-based limits. The vendor describes it as: Bolt builds websites, apps and prototypes from a chat prompt, and can import from Figma or GitHub. The vendor site describes a Bolt Agent that routes between models, tests and iterates on its own output, and Bolt Cloud hosting with databases, authentication and integrations.
Who should look elsewhere?
Anyone who needs predictable cost on large projects: token use grows with project size, per the vendor's own FAQ.
How much does Bolt cost?
bolt.new/pricing lists Free, a $25 per month plan, a $30 per member per month teams plan and Custom enterprise by quote.
What can it access and what needs my approval?
We did not find a documented list of permission controls in this check.
What happens to my data?
Not checked in depth. We did not review Bolt's data handling terms in this pass; the vendor lists SSO, audit logs and compliance support only on the enterprise tier.
Has AgentComparison tested it?
No. This record is built from the vendor's own documentation, checked 2026-10-04. Vendor claims are attributed, not confirmed.
How to evaluate Bolt yourself
- Pick one low-risk task that matches its documented capabilities: chat-to-app builder with figma and github import.
- Write the expected output and what counts as failure before you start.
- Connect the minimum access needed, and check approval settings first.
- Run it twice and compare, then review every action it took.
- Check cost after any free allowance. Unknown price is not free.
Related
- Lovable (product): People who want a working web app from a description and are fine reviewing and owning the generated code.
- AI agent use cases by job
- Privacy and approval checklist
- Compare two agents side by side
- Latest agent updates
Sources and history
- https://bolt.new/ · official · read 1 October 2026
- https://bolt.new/pricing · official · read 1 October 2026
Change history
- 2026-10-05: Added from the backlog after checking the vendor's own pages. Documentation research only.
Documentation overview expanded with current pricing/access sources. No hands-on results claimed.
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