Bolt.new vs Lovable
An honest, side-by-side comparison from the ToolHund editors — plus what the community actually votes for.
Bolt.new
Prompt to running web app in browser
Bolt runs Node + npm inside the browser via WebContainers, so you can prompt, edit and deploy without any local setup.
Visit Bolt.newLovable
Build full apps from a prompt
Lovable turns prompts into full React + database apps you can deploy. Visual edits, live preview, Supabase + Stripe and a real Git project under the hood.
Visit LovableLovable takes the ToolHund Score (87/100 vs 81/100) — but the right pick depends on your workflow.
Pick Bolt.new if you need: hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser. · Pick Lovable if you need: founders and pms shipping real web apps without writing setup code.
Which one should you pick?
- You need hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser.
- Your team fits: works for solo creators all the way up to small teams
- Learning curve OK: steep — expect a few hours to feel productive
- Pricing works: Free · Pro $20/mo
- You need founders and pms shipping real web apps without writing setup code.
- Your team fits: works for solo creators all the way up to small teams
- Learning curve OK: steep — expect a few hours to feel productive
- Pricing works: Free · Pro $25/mo
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Bolt.new | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Code | Code |
| Pricing | Free · Pro $20/mo | Free · Pro $25/mo |
| Best for | Hackers prototyping JS apps entirely in the browser. | Founders and PMs shipping real web apps without writing setup code. |
| Active users | 500K+ | 1M+ |
| Editor rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
- Browser-native Node runtime
- Edit & preview live
- Deploy to Netlify
- Mobile via Expo
- Prompt → full-stack app
- Lovable Cloud (DB/auth)
- Visual edits
- GitHub sync
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Common questions
Is Bolt.new better than Lovable?+
Lovable scores 87/100 on the ToolHund rubric vs Bolt.new at 81/100 — but "better" depends on your workflow. Lovable wins if you need founders and pms shipping real web apps without writing setup code.
What is the pricing difference between Bolt.new and Lovable?+
Bolt.new: Free · Pro $20/mo. Lovable: Free · Pro $25/mo.
Can I use both Bolt.new and Lovable together?+
Yes — many teams pair them. Use Bolt.new for hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser. and switch to Lovable when you need founders and pms shipping real web apps without writing setup code.
Who should avoid Bolt.new?+
Teams that need on-prem deployment or strict data-residency guarantees
Who should avoid Lovable?+
Teams that need on-prem deployment or strict data-residency guarantees
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