Bolt.new review
Prompt to running web app in browser
4.5
freemium500K+ usersFree Tier
81
ToolHund Score
Excellent
Top 20%
Our verdict
Bolt runs Node + npm inside the browser via WebContainers, so you can prompt, edit and deploy without any local setup.
ToolHund Score: 81/100 · Best for: Hackers prototyping JS apps entirely in the browser.
Strengths
- Browser-native Node runtime
- Strong fit for hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser.
- Real free plan you can ship work with
Weaknesses
- Best features sit behind the paid plan
- Output quality varies with prompt skill
- Limited offline use — internet required
Pricing
Free · Pro $20/mo
Strong — free plan covers most casual use, paid unlocks pro workflows
Features
- Browser-native Node runtime
- Edit & preview live
- Deploy to Netlify
- Mobile via Expo