Compare · Prices checked October 21, 2026
Lovable vs Bolt.new (2026)
Published starting prices: Lovable, Free; Pro $25/mo. Bolt.new, Free; Pro $25/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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CodingFree tier
Lovable
An app builder for non-coders: chat to build websites and web apps, with hosting and a database included.
Subscription · 3 use casesFree; Pro $25/mo
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CodingFree tier
Bolt.new
An AI app builder that turns a prompt into a working web app with hosting and databases, no code needed.
SubscriptionFree; Pro $25/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Lovable Pro: $25/mo (100 monthly credits), and Bolt.new Pro: $25/mo ($18 billed yearly). They list the same lowest monthly price. Lovable and Bolt.new also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
- Free plans: Lovable: yes. Its Free plan is $0 (5 build credits a day (up to 30 a month)), checked October 21, 2026. Bolt.new: yes. Its Free plan is $0/month, checked October 21, 2026.
Pricing side by side
| Item |  Lovable |  Bolt.new |
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| Starting price | Free; Pro $25/mo | Free; Pro $25/mo |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Plans |
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| Pricing note | Credits are used per message; simple edits cost under 1 credit. Security of generated apps is your responsibility: check authentication and database rules before launch. | Monthly Pro and Teams prices derived from the yearly totals' list prices ($300/yr and $360/yr). |
| Checked | October 21, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Lovable | Bolt.new |
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| What it is | An app builder for non-coders: chat to build websites and web apps, with hosting and a database included. | An AI app builder that turns a prompt into a working web app with hosting and databases, no code needed. |
| Made by | Lovable | StackBlitz |
| Listed under | Coding agents | Coding agents |
| Jobs it fits |
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| Verified public use cases | 3 | 0 |
Use cases
Lovable
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Use caseCoding
Founder Jaleel Miles built Quicktables, a restaurant management startup, on Lovable in two months, according to Forbes.
Jul 2025Forbes
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Use caseCodingVendor case study
Growth marketer Sabrine Matos, a first-time founder without an engineering background, built Plinq, a women's-safety background-check app in Brazil, with Lovable in 45 days.
2025Lovable blog
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Use caseCodingVendor case study
Two Swedish founders built Lumoo, an AI content platform for fashion brands with virtual try-on and B2B sales tools, on Lovable; customers include Gant.
2025Lovable blog
Bolt.new
We haven't found a verified public use case for Bolt.new yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- SubscriptionFree plan
Lovable is best for
- Teams that need to: Build a web app or MVP without coding; Make a landing page or simple customer portal.
- Budget: starts at Free; Pro $25/mo (subscription, free plan available).
- Watch out: A widely discussed report found a Lovable-hosted app with basic security flaws that exposed data on 18,000 users. Check auth and database rules before launch. Source
- SubscriptionFree plan
Bolt.new is best for
- Teams that need to: Build a web app from a prompt; Prototype and host a site.
- Budget: starts at Free; Pro $25/mo (subscription, free plan available).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Lovable · Bolt.new.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Lovable or Bolt.new?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Lovable Pro: $25/mo (100 monthly credits), and Bolt.new Pro: $25/mo ($18 billed yearly). They list the same lowest monthly price. Lovable and Bolt.new also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
Is Lovable free? Is Bolt.new free?
Lovable: yes. Its Free plan is $0 (5 build credits a day (up to 30 a month)), checked October 21, 2026. Bolt.new: yes. Its Free plan is $0/month, checked October 21, 2026.
How much does Lovable cost?
Lovable lists Free: $0 (5 build credits a day (up to 30 a month)); Pro: $25/mo (100 monthly credits); Business: $50/mo (100 monthly credits plus team controls). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $25/mo (100 monthly credits). Credits are used per message; simple edits cost under 1 credit. Security of generated apps is your responsibility: check authentication and database rules before launch. Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does Bolt.new cost?
Bolt.new lists Free: $0/month; Pro: $25/mo ($18 billed yearly); Teams: $30/member/mo ($27 billed yearly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $25/mo ($18 billed yearly). Monthly Pro and Teams prices derived from the yearly totals' list prices ($300/yr and $360/yr). Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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