Comparison
Lovable vs Bolt.new
Both are hosted app builders. Here is how they compare on price, free plan, ease for non-coders, hosting and data handling, using the same sourced data as our tracker.
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Lovable | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | Lovable | Bolt.new |
| Category | App builder (hosted) | App builder (hosted) |
| Starting price | $25 /mo | $25 /mo |
| All plans |
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| Free plan | 5 build credits/day, capped 30/mo; publishes to lovable.app; no custom domain | 300K tokens/day, 1M/mo; Bolt branding; code download allowed |
| Ease for non-coders | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Hosting | Built-in (Lovable Cloud) incl. database/auth; GitHub sync | Bolt Cloud hosting/DB or Netlify; Supabase option |
| Data and security | Data on Lovable Cloud; Business adds SSO and roles; review data-training settings | Token metering; free sites go offline when data limit hit |
| Best for | Execs wanting a working web app with backend from a chat prompt | Quick prototypes you want to export as code |
| Unverified |
| Nothing flagged |
| Source | lovable.dev | bolt.new |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-16 |
Prices are USD per month unless noted. Data last checked 2026-10-16; vendors change terms often.
Differences
Where they differ
- Price: both start at $25 a month. On annual billing Lovable works out at ~$21 and Bolt.new at $18 a month. Compare what each plan includes, as allowances are counted differently.
- Ease: Lovable is easier for a non-coder (5/5 against 4/5).
- Hosting: both include hosting, so your app and data live on the vendor's platform either way.
- Billing to watch: Lovable: allowances are counted in credits. Bolt.new: token metering; free sites go offline when data limit hit.
Decision
Which to pick
When Lovable is the better pick
Best fit: Execs wanting a working web app with backend from a chat prompt.
- It is easier for a non-coder: 5/5 against 4/5 on our rating.
When Bolt.new is the better pick
Best fit: Quick prototypes you want to export as code.
- On annual billing its entry plan is cheaper: $18 against ~$21 a month.
- Fewer open questions at our last check (0 flagged against 1).
Our default
For an operator building alone, we would start with Lovable because it is easier for a non-coder. Switch to Bolt.new if your project is closer to its sweet spot: quick prototypes you want to export as code. Either way, run the same prompt on both free plans before you pay.
Related
Related pages
Full profiles: Lovable and Bolt.new.
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Or see all tools ranked for non-coders.