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Bolt vs Codebase
Bolt lets you prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack apps, similar scope but different UI and pricing model.
Which to pick
Pick Bolt if you want…
- AI-driven full-stack app creation
- Prompt-driven full-stack deployment
- Integrations with Figma or GitHub (on Bolt's list, not Codebase's)
Pick Codebase if you want…
- Live AI-driven app generation with source ownership
- The lower starting price: $16/month against $25/month
- Integrations with React, Next.js or TypeScript (on Codebase's list, not Bolt's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Bolt:Bolt lets you build, edit, and deploy full-stack web apps by chatting with an AI coding agent.
- Codebase:AI-powered web app builder that generates code from natural language and provides live preview with source export.
- Best for
- Bolt:AI-driven full-stack app creation
- Codebase:Live AI-driven app generation with source ownership
- Who it’s for
- Bolt:Product managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, agencies, students and builders who want to create apps without writing code.
- Codebase:Developers and product creators who want to prototype or ship web apps without writing code manually.
- Pricing
- Bolt:Freemium
- Codebase:Freemium
- Plans
- Bolt:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Teams $30 per month per member
- Codebase:Free $0 · Indie $16 per month · Builder $33 per month · Pro $65 per month
- Works with
- Bolt:Figma, GitHub
- Codebase:React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, HTML/CSS, Vue, Svelte
Bolt features
- AI chat-driven development. Create and iterate apps by describing requirements in natural language.
- Automatic model routing. Bolt selects the optimal AI model for each task, balancing quality and cost.
- Built-in testing & refactoring. The platform automatically tests, refactors and reduces errors in generated code.
- Enterprise-grade backend. Bolt Cloud provides hosting, databases, authentication, SEO and analytics out of the box.
- Design system support. Start from on-brand design systems or import from Figma and GitHub templates.
- Team collaboration. Teams plan adds shared workspaces, access management and private NPM registry support.
Codebase features
- Open-weight model choice. Select from Codebase Auto, MiniMax, Kimi, MiMo or other open-weight models and compare credit rates.
- Live preview. See the app assemble in real time with instant visual updates for every file change.
- Conversational edits. Request changes in plain English or voice and the AI updates the code accordingly.
- Any tech stack. Supports vanilla HTML, React, Vue, Svelte, TypeScript and more, auto-selecting or letting you choose.
- Source export. Download the full project source at any time and deploy it wherever you like.
- Community gallery. Start from curated templates, publish your projects and remix community builds.
- CLI & API access. Use the free CLI coder or integrate via MCP or REST API for custom workflows.
- Data privacy. Prompts and files are processed for builds only and are not used to train models.
Bolt vs Codebase FAQ
Is Bolt or Codebase free?+
Bolt has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro). Codebase has a free plan; paid plans start at $16/month (Indie).
Which is cheaper, Bolt or Codebase?+
Codebase is cheaper to start with: Codebase's Indie plan ($16/month) against Bolt's Pro plan ($25/month).
Do Bolt and Codebase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bolt lists Figma and GitHub; Codebase lists React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js and 5 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.