Bolt.new vs Lovable
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 budget is the priority. The other tool wins on specific features, see the side-by-side below.
- You want the lower entry price: $20/mo vs $25/mo.
- You need In-browser Node.js or AI code agent, which Lovable doesn't offer.
- You mostly do prototyping or mvp launch.
- You need Chat-to-app or Supabase integration, which Bolt.new doesn't offer.
- You mostly do mvp apps or internal tools.
By the numbers
Side by side
| SPEC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $20/moCHEAPER | $25/mo |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| AI agent | Yes | Yes |
| Editor's Pick | No | No |
| Key features | In-browser Node.jsAI code agentnpm installDeploy to Netlify | Chat-to-appSupabase integrationGitHub syncOne-click deploy |
| Best for | PrototypingMVP launchWeb appsBackend APIs | MVP appsInternal toolsPrototypesSide projects |
| Works with | #app-builder#webcontainer#full-stack | #app-builder#full-stack#no-code |
Plan by plan
- Daily token allowance
- Build, edit, and deploy
- Connect to Supabase
- 5 daily credits
- Limited usage-based features
- Lovable branding
- 10M tokens/month
- Priority support
- Higher daily limits
- 100 monthly credits
- 5 daily credits (150/month)
- Custom domains
- 26M tokens/month
- Top priority access
- All Pro features
- All Pro features
- Internal publish, SSO
- Team workspace
- 55M tokens/month
- Highest token tier
- All Pro features
- Volume-based credit pricing
- Dedicated support
- SCIM, audit logs
What each is best for
| USE CASE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prototyping | ||
| MVP launch | ||
| Web apps | ||
| Backend APIs | ||
| MVP apps | ||
| Internal tools | ||
| Prototypes | ||
| Side projects |
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 Lovable for comparison
- Free tier available; paid plans from $25/mo
- Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
- Chat-to-app
- Supabase integration
- GitHub sync
- Competition is strong in this space, see Bolt.new for comparison
Bolt.new vs Lovable FAQ
Short answers to what people ask most before choosing between these two.
Is Bolt.new better than Lovable?
It depends on your workflow. Bolt.new ships with autonomous-agent capability, while Lovable also includes an AI 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 Lovable?
Bolt.new is cheaper. Bolt.new starts at $20/mo and Lovable starts at $25/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 Lovable have an AI agent?
Yes, Lovable includes autonomous-agent capability.
What's the difference between Bolt.new and Lovable?
Both are website & app builders tools. The key differences come down to pricing (Bolt.new: Freemium, from $20/mo; Lovable: Freemium, from $25/mo), agent capability (Bolt.new: yes, Lovable: yes), 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 Lovable?
Beyond Bolt.new and Lovable, the strongest alternatives in Website & App Builders depend on whether you prioritise price, agent capability, or specific features. See our "Bolt.new alternatives" and "Lovable alternatives" pages for a hand-picked ranking of each.