Bolt.new

Bolt.new is a code-first AI development environment that runs entirely in the browser. Given a single high-level prompt describing a web application, it generates the frontend, backend, database schema, and deployment configuration, and returns a live, functional app in minutes — with zero local setup.

What it does

• Single-prompt generation. Describe an app (“a blog with user authentication and a comment section”) and the agent builds it from scratch.
• Full-stack output. Generates code for common frontend frameworks (React, Svelte) and backend services (Node.js, Python), including database integration.
• Automated deployment. Handles the deployment pipeline and returns a live URL for the generated app.
• Editable, exportable code. Unlike no-code platforms, Bolt.new produces clean, human-readable code you can inspect, edit in the browser, or export to a standard environment.
• Iterative refinement. Follow-up commands modify features, fix bugs, or add functionality to the running app.

Where it fits

Rapid prototyping and MVPs, internal tools such as admin panels and dashboards, hackathon scaffolding, learning a new stack, and spinning up standalone microservices or APIs for a larger system.

Pricing

Bolt.new follows a freemium model. The free tier allows a limited number of projects and deployments on a shared subdomain; paid subscription tiers add higher resource limits, custom domains, private repositories, and team features. Check the official site for current pricing.

Notes

Bolt.new moves AI coding from completion to full application generation, and is strongest at eliminating Day 1 boilerplate. Results hinge on a specific initial prompt — spell out data models, user flows, and key features. It gets a project most of the way there; expect to step in for complex logic and unique UI/UX detail. Treat it as a powerful starting point, not a full replacement for a developer.

Direct link: https://bolt.new/