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HEAD-TO-HEAD

Bolt.new vs Durable — which one should you pick in 2026?

Reviewed May 23, 2026 by Faisal Saleem · no paid placements, ever.

Bolt.new starts at $20/mo — In-browser full-stack development with AI. Durable starts at $15/mo — Generate a small-business website in 30 seconds. Both are website & app builders tools. We compared pricing, features, agent capability, pros & cons, and which workflows each is best for — full head-to-head below.

IN ONE LINE

Pick 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).

Pick Bolt.new if… vs. Pick Durableif…

Pick Bolt.new if…

You need real autonomous-agent capability (plan + execute multi-step tasks), not just chat.
You specifically need In-browser Node.js or AI code agent, which Durable doesn't ship.
Your primary use case is Prototyping or MVP launch — Durable doesn't list this.

Pick Durable if…

You want the cheaper option (starts at $15/mo, Bolt.new starts at $20/mo).
You specifically need 30-second site or AI copy, which Bolt.new doesn't ship.
Your primary use case is Service businesses or Solopreneurs — Bolt.new doesn't list this.

FULL HEAD-TO-HEAD

Bolt.new vs Durable — side-by-side

TOOL	Bolt.newAGENT Website & App Builders In-browser full-stack development with AI.	Durable Website & App Builders Generate a small-business website in 30 seconds.
PRICING MODEL	Freemium	Freemium
STARTING PRICE	$20/mo	$15/mo
CATEGORY	Website & App Builders	Website & App Builders
AI AGENT	Yes	No
EDITOR'S PICK	No	No
KEY FEATURES	In-browser Node.js AI code agent npm install Deploy to Netlify Live preview	30-second site AI copy CRM Invoicing Marketing tools
USE CASES	Prototyping MVP launch Web apps Backend APIs	Service businesses Solopreneurs Local business sites Quick launches
TAGS	#app-builder#webcontainer#full-stack	#website#small-business#generator
WEBSITE	bolt.new	durable.co

PRICING

Bolt.new vs Durable pricing

Durable is the cheaper option at the entry tier — roughly $5.00/mo less than the other.

Bolt.new

Freemium · entry tier from $20/mo

4 plans available — see breakdown below.

Durable

Freemium · entry tier from $15/mo

3 plans available — see breakdown below.

Bolt.new plans

Free

Try Bolt.new

$0forever

Daily token allowance

Daily token allowance
Build, edit, and deploy
Connect to Supabase
GitHub integration

POPULAR

Pro

Pro 50

More tokens for builders

$50per month

26M tokens / month

26M tokens/month
Top priority access
All Pro features

Pro 100

For heavy users

$100per month

55M tokens / month

55M tokens/month
Highest token tier
All Pro features

Durable plans

Free

Try Durable AI site builder

$0forever

5 AI images, 10 chat msgs/mo

Free subdomain
5 AI images/month
10 AI chat messages/month
CRM for up to 10 customers

POPULAR

Launch

Grow

For growing businesses

$85billed annually

500 images, unlimited chat

Custom domain (up to $50)
500 AI images/month
Unlimited AI chat
Personalized onboarding

USE CASES

What each is best for

Each use case listed by either vendor, with which tool actually covers it.

USE CASE

Bolt.new

Durable

Prototyping
MVP launch
Web apps
Backend APIs
Service businesses
Solopreneurs
Local business sites
Quick launches

PROS & CONS

Strengths and trade-offs

Bolt.new

Pros of Bolt.new

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

Cons of Bolt.new

Competition is strong in this space — see Durable for comparison

Durable

Pros of Durable

Free tier available; paid plans from $15/mo
30-second site
AI copy
CRM

Cons of Durable

No autonomous agent — handles single prompts, not multi-step workflows
Competition is strong in this space — see Bolt.new for comparison

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Bolt.new vs Durable — frequently asked questions

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.

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