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Lovable vs Bolt: Which AI App Builder in 2026?
Short answer: Pick Bolt if you want AI-driven full-stack app creation; pick Lovable if you want chat-driven AI app builder. Bolt has a free plan, paid from $25/month; Lovable has a free plan, paid from $25/month.
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
- Quick prototypes and full-stack apps from a prompt
- Integrations with Figma (on Bolt's list, not Lovable's)
Pick Lovable if you want…
- Chat-driven AI app builder
- Integrations with custom domains or SSO (on Lovable's list, not Bolt's)
Bolt: AI website and app builder that runs in the browser, with hosting and databases included.
Written by the DevHunt team · updated Nov 7, 2026
The short answer
Lovable and Bolt are the two best-known AI app builders: you describe an app in chat and get a working, hosted app with a database and sign-in, without writing code. They are closer than most comparisons admit. The real differences are how you pay (Lovable credits vs Bolt tokens), the free plan (Bolt's is bigger), and where the code and data live (Lovable syncs to GitHub on every plan; Bolt runs on its own Bolt Cloud, which you can move to your own Supabase). Both Pro plans start at $25 a month. Facts are as of November 2026.
Lovable vs Bolt at a glance
| Lovable | Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI app builder for full-stack web apps | AI app builder for web and mobile apps |
| Free plan | 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month, plus small Cloud and AI grants | 1M tokens a month, 300K a day |
| Pro | $25/mo for 100 credits ($21/mo yearly), plus 5 daily build credits; larger tiers up to 10,000 credits | $25/mo, from 10M tokens a month, no daily limit |
| Teams | Business from $50/mo (adds SSO) | Teams $30/member/mo |
| Pricing unit | Credits (Pro $0.25 each, Business $0.50 each) | Tokens |
| Backend | Built-in Cloud: hosting, database, auth, storage, edge functions, AI; or connect your own Supabase | Bolt Cloud: database, auth, file storage, server functions, hosting, domains; or connect Supabase |
| Code ownership | GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket sync on all plans; code download from Pro | GitHub integration and project export; claim the database into your own Supabase |
| Custom domain | Pro and up | Pro and up |
| Design input | Prompts, images, Figma (plugin, Figma MCP or .fig upload) | Prompts, files, Figma or Google Stitch designs, your design system |
Sources: Lovable plans, Lovable credits, Bolt pricing, Bolt help center.
The differences that matter
Credits vs tokens. Lovable spends credits from a monthly balance (100 on the $25 Pro tier) plus 5 free build credits a day, and running the app's backend uses separate Cloud credits with a small monthly grant. Bolt charges tokens, and every message re-reads your project context, so token use grows as the project grows; Bolt's own docs recommend clearing context and using Plan Mode to save tokens. In both, debugging loops are what make bills jump.
Free plan. Bolt's free plan is meaningfully bigger: 1M tokens a month is enough to build and publish a small app. Lovable Free's 5 credits a day is enough to try it and make small changes, but most real projects need Pro.
Backend and lock-in. Lovable apps run on Lovable's built-in backend (or a Supabase project you connect), and the code sits in your Git repo from day one. Bolt apps use Bolt Cloud for the database, sign-in, storage and hosting; you can connect your own Supabase instead or claim the Bolt database into your own Supabase account later, and Bolt also connects to Netlify, Stripe and Figma. Either way, plan the move off the builder before you have real users, not after.
Mobile. Bolt's help center describes it as building "a working web or mobile app". Lovable builds web apps, and has its own iOS and Android app for building on the go.
Which to pick
- You want the most free building: Bolt.
- You want your code in GitHub from the first prompt, even on Free: Lovable.
- You start from a design system: Bolt, which syncs design systems from a repo, NPM package or Storybook. Both import Figma.
- You need a mobile app: Bolt.
- You plan to hand the code to a developer later: either works; Lovable's Git sync on every plan makes the hand-off simplest.
For a different kind of comparison, see Lovable vs Webflow and Lovable vs v0, or the vibe coding guide.
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.
- Lovable:Lovable lets you chat with an AI to build full-stack web apps, sites and internal tools without coding.
- Best for
- Bolt:AI-driven full-stack app creation
- Lovable:Chat-driven AI app builder
- Who it’s for
- Bolt:Product managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, agencies, students and builders who want to create apps without writing code.
- Lovable:Product teams, non-technical founders, and developers who want AI-driven rapid app creation.
- Pricing
- Bolt:Freemium
- Lovable:Freemium
- Starting price
- Bolt:$25/month (Pro)
- Lovable:$25/month (Pro)
- Free plan or trial
- Bolt:Free plan (Free)
- Lovable:Free plan (Free)
- 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:Figma, GitHub
- Lovable:GitHub, custom domains, SSO
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.
Lovable features
- Conversational app creation. Describe your idea in plain language and the AI builds production-grade software in real time.
- Managed hosting & SSL. Lovable provisions hosting, SSL and backend infrastructure automatically.
- Payments & compliance. Integrated payment processing, currency conversion and tax compliance for 200+ regions.
- Security & compliance. Automatic scans, audit logs and enterprise-grade security certifications.
- Team collaboration. Unlimited collaborators, role-based access, SSO and internal publishing for workspaces.
- Design & analytics tools. Built-in design systems, analytics, SEO and AI search for finished products.
Bolt vs Lovable FAQ
Is Lovable better than Bolt?+
They are close. Lovable gives you GitHub sync on every plan (including Free) and a built-in backend, and prices by credits. Bolt prices by tokens, gives a bigger free allowance (1M tokens a month), builds web or mobile apps, and has its own Bolt Cloud database and hosting that you can move to your own Supabase account. Try the same prompt in both free plans and keep the one whose result you would rather keep editing.
How much do Lovable and Bolt cost?+
As of November 2026 both Pro plans start at $25 a month. Lovable Pro includes 100 credits a month ($21 a month billed yearly) plus 5 daily build credits. Bolt Pro starts at 10M tokens a month with no daily limit. Teams: Lovable Business starts at $50 a month, Bolt Teams at $30 per member per month.
Can I export my code from Lovable and Bolt?+
Yes, both. Lovable syncs with GitHub (also GitLab and Bitbucket) on every plan and lets you download code from Pro. Bolt can connect to GitHub, export a copy of your project, and let you claim the built-in database into your own Supabase account.
Which is better for beginners, Lovable or Bolt?+
Both are built for people who do not write code. Bolt has a Plan Mode for talking through the app before it writes code, and Lovable has a chat-first editor plus iOS and Android apps for building from your phone. The bigger difference for beginners is the free plan: Bolt Free gives 1M tokens a month (300K a day), Lovable Free gives 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month.
What is the difference between Bolt and Lovable?+
Lovable also lets you build apps by chatting with AI, yet Bolt adds enterprise-grade backend and team features. Bolt: AI website and app builder that runs in the browser, with hosting and databases included.
Should I use Bolt or Lovable?+
Pick Bolt if you want AI-driven full-stack app creation, quick prototypes and full-stack apps from a prompt or integrations with Figma (on Bolt's list, not Lovable's). Pick Lovable if you want chat-driven AI app builder or integrations with custom domains or SSO (on Lovable's list, not Bolt's).
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.
Do Bolt and Lovable integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list GitHub. Bolt also lists Figma; Lovable also lists custom domains and SSO.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.