AI tools·Coding agents·Global
Bolt.new
In-browser AI web dev platform. Build, run, edit, and deploy full-stack applications with natural language.
Compiled through 2026-09
- Vendor
- StackBlitz
- Started
- 2024
- China availability
- Overseas accessRequires overseas network access
- Pricing tier
- Free tier
- Current flagship
- Bolt.new Pro (WebContainer)
- Website
- bolt.new
Evaluation, Pros & Cons
Editorial score based on public benchmarks and community feedback — not a third-party benchmark result
Key Advantages
- Runs full Node.js dev environments directly inside browser tabs via WebContainers
- Generates production-ready interactive full-stack apps with one-click cloud deployment
Limitations & Caveats
- Constrained by browser sandbox memory; complex native compilation is limited
Overview
Created by StackBlitz, Bolt.new reinvents rapid prototyping by harnessing WebContainers to run complete Node.js environments inside the browser. Users simply describe what they want, and Bolt.new writes files, installs npm packages, runs dev servers, and displays a live interactive preview in real-time.
Direction
Supporting cross-platform development, two-way Figma design sync, and direct enterprise database connectors.
Version history
Apr 2026
LatestBolt.new 2.0
Full-lifecycle code refactoring and real-time multiplayer canvas.
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New capabilities
- Bolt.new 2.0 real-time multiplayer and visual component canvas
- Multi-framework blending and high-fidelity mobile device emulators
What got stronger
- Imports existing Git repositories for visual, prompt-driven refactoring
- Autonomous runtime error detection and self-healing loops
Version notes
Bolt.new 2.0 proved that browser-based development can support end-to-end design, full-stack implementation, and deployment at production scale.
Jun 2025
One-click deploy & integrations
Deep integration with Supabase, Stripe, and cloud deploys.
Oct 2024
Bolt.new public release
Browser-native full-stack generation sparked viral adoption.
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New capabilities
- Runs Node.js full-stack containers inside browser tabs via WebContainers
- Instant full-stack app scaffolding with live hot reloading in browser
What got stronger
- Zero local setup; open a browser tab to develop and test immediately
- Direct connectors for serverless databases and one-click cloud hosting
Version notes
Bolt.new pushed WebContainers to their full potential. Projects requiring Node, package managers, and port mapping now spin up instantly from a prompt with interactive previews.