Lovable vs Bolt.new
The two most popular prompt-to-app builders, both starting at $25/month for Pro.
Side by side
Pick Lovable if…
- You want unlimited members sharing one credit pool
- You want AI features and hosting billed from one balance
- You're a student (up to 50% off Pro)
Pick Bolt.new if…
- You want a generous free tier measured in tokens (1M/month)
- You want unused tokens to roll over on Pro
- You want unlimited databases on every plan
Lovable limits
- Credits per message vary with task complexity, so costs are hard to predict
- Monthly plan credits expire two months after issue
- Credits are not refundable
Bolt.new limits
- Token use grows with project size
- Free sites carry Bolt branding
- Team tokens are per member, not pooled
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Lovable or Bolt.new?
Lovable: Free; paid from $25/mo. Bolt.new: Free; paid from $25/mo. See the plan table for full pricing, verified 2026-10-17.
Should I choose Lovable or Bolt.new?
Choose Lovable if: You want unlimited members sharing one credit pool; You want AI features and hosting billed from one balance; You're a student (up to 50% off Pro). Choose Bolt.new if: You want a generous free tier measured in tokens (1M/month); You want unused tokens to roll over on Pro; You want unlimited databases on every plan.
Sources
Verified 2026-10-17.
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