Bolt.new vs Durable
Which AI website & app builders should you pick in 2026? Pricing, agents, plans and use cases, side by side.
FSReviewed May 23, 2026 by Faisal Saleem · no paid placementsPick Bolt.new if you need autonomous-agent capability. Pick Durable if you prefer assistive features over an agent, or care more about the lower entry price ($15/mo).
- You need real autonomous-agent capability (plan + execute multi-step tasks), not just chat.
- You need In-browser Node.js or AI code agent, which Durable doesn't offer.
- You mostly do prototyping or mvp launch.
- You want the lower entry price: $15/mo vs $20/mo.
- You need 30-second site or AI copy, which Bolt.new doesn't offer.
- You mostly do service businesses or solopreneurs.
By the numbers
Side by side
| SPEC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $20/mo | $15/moCHEAPER |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| AI agent | Yes | No |
| Editor's Pick | No | No |
| Key features | In-browser Node.jsAI code agentnpm installDeploy to Netlify | 30-second siteAI copyCRMInvoicing |
| Best for | PrototypingMVP launchWeb appsBackend APIs | Service businessesSolopreneursLocal business sitesQuick launches |
| Works with | #app-builder#webcontainer#full-stack | #website#small-business#generator |
Plan by plan
- Daily token allowance
- Build, edit, and deploy
- Connect to Supabase
- Free subdomain
- 5 AI images/month
- 10 AI chat messages/month
- 10M tokens/month
- Priority support
- Higher daily limits
- Custom domain (up to $20)
- 50 AI images/month
- 1,000 AI chat messages/month
- 26M tokens/month
- Top priority access
- All Pro features
- Custom domain (up to $50)
- 500 AI images/month
- Unlimited AI chat
- 55M tokens/month
- Highest token tier
- All Pro features
What each is best for
| USE CASE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prototyping | ||
| MVP launch | ||
| Web apps | ||
| Backend APIs | ||
| Service businesses | ||
| Solopreneurs | ||
| Local business sites | ||
| Quick launches |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Free tier available; paid plans from $20/mo
- Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
- In-browser Node.js
- AI code agent
- npm install
- Competition is strong in this space, see Durable for comparison
- Free tier available; paid plans from $15/mo
- 30-second site
- AI copy
- CRM
- No autonomous agent, handles single prompts, not multi-step workflows
- Competition is strong in this space, see Bolt.new for comparison
Bolt.new vs Durable FAQ
Short answers to what people ask most before choosing between these two.
Is Bolt.new better than Durable?
It depends on your workflow. Bolt.new ships with autonomous-agent capability, while Durable doesn't include an agent. Neither is currently our Editor's Pick, both are credible options. See the side-by-side table above for specifics.
Is Bolt.new cheaper than Durable?
Durable is cheaper. Bolt.new starts at $20/mo and Durable starts at $15/mo, a difference of roughly $5.00 per month at the entry tier.
Does Bolt.new have an AI agent?
Yes, Bolt.new ships with autonomous-agent capability (it can plan and execute multi-step tasks, not just answer a single prompt).
Does Durable have an AI agent?
No, Durable focuses on assistive features rather than agents.
What's the difference between Bolt.new and Durable?
Both are website & app builders tools. The key differences come down to pricing (Bolt.new: Freemium, from $20/mo; Durable: Freemium, from $15/mo), agent capability (Bolt.new: yes, Durable: no), and feature focus. Use the comparison table above to weigh which axis matters most for your work.
What's a good alternative to Bolt.new and Durable?
Beyond Bolt.new and Durable, the strongest alternatives in Website & App Builders depend on whether you prioritise price, agent capability, or specific features. See our "Bolt.new alternatives" and "Durable alternatives" pages for a hand-picked ranking of each.