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Bolt vs Lovable
Lovable also builds apps by chatting with AI but focuses on UI, whereas Bolt adds backend, databases and deployment.
BoltPrompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack web apps
LovableBuild apps and websites by chatting with AIWhich to pick
Pick Bolt if you want…
- AI-driven full-stack app creation
- Prompt-to-deploy full-stack apps
Pick Lovable if you want…
- Chat-driven full-stack app building
- AI chat-driven UI building
Bolt lets you prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack apps, but Lovable adds integrated payments, security and unlimited team members.
Side by side
- What it is
- Bolt:Bolt lets you prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack web apps using AI-driven coding agents.
- Lovable:Lovable lets you chat with an AI to build full-stack web apps, sites and internal tools without writing code.
- Best for
- Bolt:AI-driven full-stack app creation
- Lovable:Chat-driven full-stack app building
- Who it’s for
- Bolt:Product managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, agencies, students and builders.
- Lovable:Product teams, developers, and non-technical creators who want to prototype or launch software quickly.
- Pricing
- Bolt:Freemium
- Lovable:Freemium
- Plans
- Bolt:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Teams $30 per month per member
- Lovable:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Business $50 per month
- Works with
- Bolt:—
- Lovable:GitHub Enterprise, custom domains
Bolt features
- AI coding agents. Automatically selects the best model for each task, balancing quality and cost.
- Automatic testing & refactoring. Runs tests, refactors and iterates to reduce errors by 98%.
- Enterprise-grade backend (Bolt Cloud). Provides hosting, databases, authentication, SEO, analytics and custom domains.
- Design system integration. Build on-brand interfaces using built-in design system prompts.
- Unlimited databases. Create and manage unlimited databases with choice of provider in Pro and higher plans.
- Team collaboration. Teams plan adds centralized billing, access management and private NPM registry support.
Lovable features
- AI chat builder. Describe an idea in plain language and the AI generates production-grade code in real time.
- Managed hosting & SSL. Lovable provisions hosting, SSL certificates and backend infrastructure automatically.
- Payments & commerce. Built-in payment processing, currency conversion and tax compliance for 200+ regions.
- Security & compliance. Automatic scans, audit logs, and enterprise-grade security certifications.
- Team workspaces & roles. Unlimited collaborators, role-based access, SSO and internal publishing for teams.
- Integrations & connectors. Connect to existing tech stacks, custom domains, GitHub Enterprise and AI search/SEO features.
Bolt vs Lovable FAQ
Is Bolt or Lovable free?+
Bolt has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro). Lovable has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Which is cheaper, Bolt or Lovable?+
They start at the same price: Bolt's Pro plan ($25/month) and Lovable's Pro plan ($25/month) cost the same.
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