Updated 13 Nov 2026 · prices read on vendor pages

10 best Bolt.new alternatives in 2027

Reviewed by Mehmet Elmicenni, founder of Zekai•Prices checked 13 Nov 2026•How we check

The short answer

The best Bolt.new alternatives in 2027 are v0 (best overall, $30/user/mo), Floot (best free plan: 100 building actions a day) and bolt.diy (best open source, MIT). Bolt.new itself starts at $25/mo. Zekai checked these prices on vendor pages on 13 Nov 2026; 7 more are compared below, including 1 with a free plan and 3 open source.

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Best overallSee in table →

v0

$30/user/mo · free plan

8.7

Best free planSee in table →

Floot

$25/mo · free plan

9.0

Best open sourceSee in table →

bolt.diy

Free to self-host · MIT

7.7

10alternatives compared

3with a free plan

4open source

$20/mocheapest paid · Replit

$25/moBolt.new starts at

01 · Zekai Price Ledger

Which Bolt.new alternatives are worth it in 2027?

v0, Lovable, Replit, Floot, MeDo and Same are the main hosted alternatives to Bolt.new, and bolt.diy is its open-source sibling. They differ in how usage is metered: tokens on Bolt, dollar credits on v0, credits on Lovable, actions on Floot. Firebase Studio is closing and is excluded.

Zekai Cost Finder · team1 person

Tool	Type	Starting price	Free plan limit	Best for	Cost for your team	Checked
Bolt.newThe tool you are replacing	You are here	$25/moPro, monthly	1M tokens a month, 300K a day, Bolt branding	Prompt-to-app builds in the browser	—	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
v0 Zekai score 8.7Best overall	Free plan + paid	$30/user/moPlus, monthly per user	7 messages a day	UI and app generation deployed on Vercel	—	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Lovable Not yet reviewed by Zekai	Free	Free plan; paid price not published	5 daily build credits, capped at 30 a month	Credit-metered full-stack app prompting	$0	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Replit Zekai score 7.7Cheapest paid	Paid	$20/moCore, monthly	No free plan	Hosted IDE with agent and deployments	—	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Floot Zekai score 9.0Best free plan	Free plan + paid	$25/moPro, monthly	100 building actions a day, 2 mobile builds a month	App builder bundling hosting and mobile builds	—	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
MeDo Zekai score 5.0	Paid	Not checked	No free plan	Web and mobile apps from a description	—	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Same Not yet reviewed by Zekai	Paid	Not checked	No free plan	Building websites by chatting with AI	—	11 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
bolt.diy Zekai score 7.7Best open source	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (MIT)	Bolt's open-source fork with your own models	$0	11 Nov 2026	Code ↗
Dyad Zekai score 8.4	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (Apache-2.0)	Local desktop app builder on your own keys	$0	13 Nov 2026	Code ↗
Open Lovable Zekai score 7.4	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (MIT)	Chat-built React apps on your own keys	$0	13 Nov 2026	Code ↗
OpenUI Zekai score 7.7	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (Apache-2.0)	Open-source UI generator with live preview	$0	13 Nov 2026	Code ↗

Every price was read on the vendor's own pricing page on the date shown. The Cost Finder assumes one entry plan per person, so it multiplies by your team size; yearly prices are shown per month, and team or business plans can cost more per seat. "Not checked" means we could not confirm a public price.

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02 · Free plan

Is there a free version of Bolt.new?

Yes. Bolt.new's free plan has no card requirement and includes 1M tokens a month with a 300K daily limit. Tokens do not roll over, websites carry Bolt branding, uploads are capped at 10MB, and web requests top out at 333K.

Source: Bolt.new pricing page, read 11 Nov 2026.

Free$0

1M tokens a month, 300K a day, Bolt branding

Paid from$25/mo

Pro, monthly

03 · Free alternatives

What are the best free Bolt.new alternatives?

Floot's free plan allows 100 building actions a day, Lovable gives 5 daily build credits up to 30 a month, and v0 gives 7 messages a day. Bolt.new's own free plan offers 1M tokens a month with a 300K daily cap. bolt.diy is free to run but needs your own API keys.

v0

Best overallFree plan + paid

7 messages a day

Paid from $30/user/mo

vs Bolt.new →Zekai review

Lovable

Free

5 daily build credits, capped at 30 a month

vs Bolt.new →

Floot

Best free planFree plan + paid

100 building actions a day, 2 mobile builds a month

Paid from $25/mo

vs Bolt.new →Zekai review

04 · Open source

What are the best open-source Bolt.new alternatives?

Open-source options for Bolt.new are bolt.diy (MIT, Bolt's own approach with 22+ model providers), Dyad (Apache-2.0 desktop app), Open Lovable (MIT, needs Firecrawl and sandbox keys) and OpenUI (Apache-2.0, UI components). All need your own model API keys or a local Ollama.

bolt.diy

MIT★ 20.1k GitHub stars · 13 Nov 2026

To self-host: Needs Node.js 22.12+ and pnpm 9.15.9+ or Docker Compose, plus an API key per cloud provider or an Ollama or LM Studio base URL; desktop binaries also exist.

Commercial use: Yes (MIT); WebContainers has separate commercial terms for enterprise deployment.
Runs on: Node.js 22.12+ or Docker; desktop builds for Windows, macOS, Linux.
Setup: Moderate · Node and pnpm or Docker, plus a key per model provider.
Last commit: 14 Oct 2026

Last release 12 Oct 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

Dyad

Apache-2.0★ 22.3k GitHub stars · 13 Nov 2026

To self-host: Download the desktop app for Mac or Windows and add your own AI provider API keys; the README says no sign-up is needed.

Commercial use: Yes for the Apache-2.0 code; the src/pro folder is fair-source, not open source.
Runs on: Desktop app for Mac or Windows; you supply AI provider API keys.
Setup: Easy · Download the installer, no sign-up, add your own API key.
Last commit: 12 Nov 2026

Last release 13 Nov 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

Open Lovable

MIT★ 28.9k GitHub stars · 13 Nov 2026

To self-host: Clone the repo, run pnpm install, fill .env.local with Firecrawl, AI provider and sandbox keys (Vercel or E2B), then run pnpm dev.

Commercial use: Yes (MIT).
Runs on: Node.js with pnpm; needs a Firecrawl key and a Vercel or E2B sandbox.
Setup: Moderate · Clone, install, then fill .env.local with Firecrawl, AI and sandbox keys.
Last commit: 9 Oct 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

OpenUI

Apache-2.0★ 22.8k GitHub stars · 13 Nov 2026

To self-host: Run the ghcr.io/wandb/openui Docker image or the Python backend with uv, with an OpenAI, Groq or Anthropic key or a local Ollama.

Commercial use: Yes (Apache-2.0).
Runs on: Docker, or Python with uv; an API key or local Ollama.
Setup: Moderate · Docker command or uv sync, plus API keys or an Ollama server.
Last commit: 30 Jun 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

05 · Side by side

How does Bolt.new compare with each alternative?

Bolt.new Pro costs $25 a month. v0 Plus is $30 per user, Replit Core is $20, and Floot Pro is $25. Lovable, MeDo and Same do not show prices we could read. Bolt measures usage in tokens, v0 in dollar credits, Lovable in credits and Floot in actions.

Bolt.new vs v0

Best overallFree plan + paid$30/user/mo · checked 11 Nov 20268.7

The differencePlus bills $30 per user with $30 of monthly credits plus $2 daily credits on login, and deploys to Vercel with GitHub sync and a Design Mode.

Switch to v0 ifyou want Vercel deployment, GitHub sync and dollar-denominated credits instead of token allowances

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou prefer a token plan that starts at 10M tokens a month with rollover and custom domains at $25

Pros

Rapid generation of full-stack web apps and landing pages
Direct one-click deployment to Vercel

Cons

Strict 7 message per day limit on the free plan
Token consumption can be high even for short prompts

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of v0 · Verdict: AI App Builder

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Bolt.new vs Lovable

FreeFree plan; paid price not published

The differenceMeters work in credits (a landing page with three generated images costs about 1.7), gives 5 daily build credits, and adds monthly Cloud, AI and connector grants.

Switch to Lovable ifyou want daily free build credits and separate Cloud and AI grants rather than one token pool

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want a published monthly price and a free plan measured in tokens rather than capped credits

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Bolt.new vs Replit

Cheapest paidPaid$20/mo · checked 11 Nov 20267.7

The differenceCore includes $20 toward more powerful models, up to 30 hours of chat on Free Mode and up to 60 projects; Pro adds up to 15 collaborators.

Switch to Replit ifyou want a full hosted development environment with project hosting at a lower monthly price

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want a token-based builder with a clearly listed free plan and no per-model credit pool

Pros

AI-powered code completion and suggestions: Reduces boilerplate coding and speeds up writing common patterns, allowing developers to focus on complex logic.
Cloud-native environment: Eliminates time-consuming local setup and configuration, enabling instant project start and consistency across team members.

Cons

Ad-supported free tier can be distracting for focused development work.
Offline access is not available due to its cloud-native nature.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Replit

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Bolt.new vs Floot

Best free planFree plan + paid$25/mo · checked 11 Nov 20269.0

The differenceCounts building actions (100 a day free, 1,000 on Pro) and bundles hosting and mobile app builds; free plan has no hosting or AI credits.

Switch to Floot ifyou want hosting and mobile app builds in the same plan and a free tier counted per action

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want a free plan with a 1M-token monthly pool and custom-domain support on paid plans

Pros

No git, terminal commands, or local environment setup required.
Flat pricing structure rather than pay-per-token model.

Cons

Exact dollar pricing details are not disclosed directly on the main page.
Credits are still required for the optional Floot agent and AI image generation.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Floot · Verdict: Chat-to-app MCP deploy

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Bolt.new vs MeDo

PaidNot checked5.0

The differenceDescribes itself as an AI app builder for web and mobile apps, giving each app a permanent free app URL; its site pages did not show plan prices.

Switch to MeDo ifyou want a web or mobile app generated from a description with a permanent app URL

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou need published plan prices and token limits before committing to a builder

Pros

Enables building full-stack applications without coding.
Accelerates the development lifecycle from idea to deployment.

Cons

Website lacks specific details on features and technical capabilities.
No public documentation, tutorials, or case studies available.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of MeDo · Verdict: Promising but unverified.

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Bolt.new vs Same

PaidNot checked

The differencePresents itself as a way to build websites by chatting with AI; its pricing page did not load, so plan and credit limits are not shown here.

Switch to Same ifyou mainly want to build a website through chat rather than a full-stack app with a database

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou need a builder with published token limits and a documented free plan

Visit Same Price alert

Bolt.new vs bolt.diy

Best open sourceOpen sourceFree (self-hosted)7.7

The differenceOpen-source version of Bolt that runs on your own machine, supports 22+ providers including Ollama and LM Studio, and has no token plan; WebContainers carries separate enterprise licensing.

Switch to bolt.diy ifyou want to pick your own model provider, including local models, and pay API costs directly

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want hosted builds, deployments and no Node, pnpm or API key setup

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Bolt.new vs Dyad

Open sourceFree (self-hosted)8.4

The differenceDesktop app that keeps building on your own Mac or Windows machine with your own AI API keys, so there is no hosted token plan; code in src/pro is fair-source.

Switch to Dyad ifyou want app generation on your own computer, paying your model provider instead of buying tokens

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want a browser-based builder with hosted previews and no installer or API keys to manage

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Bolt.new vs Open Lovable

Open sourceFree (self-hosted)7.4

The differenceChat-to-React app builder from the Firecrawl team that needs a Firecrawl key, an AI provider key and a Vercel or E2B sandbox instead of a token plan.

Switch to Open Lovable ifyou want to read and change the source of a chat-to-React builder and bring your own keys

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want one subscription with hosting included and no sandbox or Firecrawl account to set up

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Bolt.new vs OpenUI

Open sourceFree (self-hosted)7.7

The differenceDescribes a UI in words, renders it live and converts the HTML to React, Svelte or Web Components; the README mentions neither hosting nor databases.

Switch to OpenUI ifyou only need UI components generated from a description and want to run the generator yourself

Stay with Bolt.new ifyou want full apps with a backend, hosting and deployment from one prompt

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06 · What changed

Why do people leave Bolt.new?

11 Nov 2026
Bolt's Free plan carries a 300K daily token cap on top of the 1M monthly pool, with no rollover and Bolt branding on websites; the daily cap and branding are removed only on Pro. (source)
11 Nov 2026
Bolt's support FAQ says most token use comes from reading and syncing project files, so larger projects use more tokens per message; paid rollover tokens expire after two months. (source)
11 Nov 2026
Bolt's Teams plan is priced per member and tokens are per member rather than shared across the team. (source)

08 · FAQ

Questions people ask about Bolt.new alternatives

What is the best alternative to Bolt.new in 2027?

v0 is the best overall Bolt.new alternative on this page ($30/user/mo). For no cost, Floot has a free plan (100 building actions a day, 2 mobile builds a month). To self-host, bolt.diy is open source (MIT).

Is there a free version of Bolt.new?

Yes. Bolt.new has a free plan: 1M tokens a month, 300K a day, Bolt branding. Paid plans start at $25/mo, checked on 11 Nov 2026.

Is there a 100% free alternative to Bolt.new?

Yes. bolt.diy, Dyad, Open Lovable, OpenUI are open source and free to self-host. v0, Lovable, Floot have a free plan with limits, shown in the table.

What is cheaper than Bolt.new?

Replit starts at $20/mo, against $25/mo for Bolt.new, as listed on each vendor's pricing page on 11 Nov 2026.

How much do Bolt.new alternatives cost for a team of 5?

If each of 5 people buys the entry paid plan, at the prices Zekai checked on 13 Nov 2026, the monthly cost is Replit $100/mo, Floot $125/mo, v0 $150/mo, against Bolt.new $125/mo for Bolt.new. Team and business plans can cost more per seat. The Zekai Cost Finder on this page recalculates for any team size.

Which is better, v0 or Bolt.new?

Plus bills $30 per user with $30 of monthly credits plus $2 daily credits on login, and deploys to Vercel with GitHub sync and a Design Mode. Choose v0 if you want Vercel deployment, GitHub sync and dollar-denominated credits instead of token allowances. Stay with Bolt.new if you prefer a token plan that starts at 10M tokens a month with rollover and custom domains at $25.

Why are people leaving Bolt.new?

The documented reasons are: Bolt's Free plan carries a 300K daily token cap on top of the 1M monthly pool, with no rollover and Bolt branding on websites; the daily cap and branding are removed only on Pro (11 Nov 2026); Bolt's support FAQ says most token use comes from reading and syncing project files, so larger projects use more tokens per message; paid rollover tokens expire after two months (11 Nov 2026). Each is sourced in the section above.

What is better than Bolt.new?

It depends on what you need. v0 suits Vercel deployments, Replit gives a full hosted IDE, and bolt.diy lets you run Bolt's approach on your own machine with your own models.

09 · Method

How did Zekai check this page?

Zekai independently reviews AI tools. For this page we read each vendor's own pricing and product pages and recorded the starting price, the free-plan limit and the date of the check. Only tools that do the same job as Bolt.new are listed, and sponsors never change the order or the scores.

Mehmet Elmicenni

Founder of Zekai. Reviews the alternatives pages and the price checks behind them.

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Change log

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13 Nov 2026
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10 best Bolt.new alternatives in 2027

v0

Floot

bolt.diy

Which Bolt.new alternatives are worth it in 2027?

Know first when Bolt.new or an alternative changes price

Your tool here

Is one of these tools yours?

Is there a free version of Bolt.new?

What are the best free Bolt.new alternatives?

v0

Lovable

Floot

What are the best open-source Bolt.new alternatives?

bolt.diy

Dyad

Open Lovable

OpenUI

How does Bolt.new compare with each alternative?

Bolt.new vs v0

Bolt.new vs Lovable

Bolt.new vs Replit

Bolt.new vs Floot

Bolt.new vs MeDo

Bolt.new vs Same

Bolt.new vs bolt.diy

Bolt.new vs Dyad

Bolt.new vs Open Lovable

Bolt.new vs OpenUI

Why do people leave Bolt.new?

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Questions people ask about Bolt.new alternatives

What is the best alternative to Bolt.new in 2027?

Is there a free version of Bolt.new?

Is there a 100% free alternative to Bolt.new?

What is cheaper than Bolt.new?

How much do Bolt.new alternatives cost for a team of 5?

Which is better, v0 or Bolt.new?

Why are people leaving Bolt.new?

What is better than Bolt.new?

How did Zekai check this page?