Bolt.new vs v0

Bolt.new: AI-Powered Full-Stack Web Development in the Browser

Bolt.new is an AI-powered web development agent that allows you to prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack applications directly from your browser—no local setup required. If you're here to build your own AI-powered web dev agent using the Bolt open source codebase, click here to get started!

What Makes Bolt.new Different

Claude, v0, etc are incredible- but you can't install packages, run backends or edit code. That’s where Bolt.new stands out:

• Full-Stack in the Browser: Bolt.new integrates cutting-edge AI models with an in-browser development environment powered by StackBlitz’s WebContainers. This allows you to:

  • Install and run npm tools and libraries (like Vite, Next.js, and more)
  • Run Node.js servers
  • Interact with third-party APIs
  • Deploy to production from chat
  • Share your work via a URL

• AI with Environment Control: Unlike traditional dev environments where the AI can only assist in code generation, Bolt.new gives AI models complete control over the entire environment including the filesystem, node server, package manager, terminal, and browser console. This empowers AI agents to handle the entire app lifecycle—from creation to deployment.

Whether you’re an experienced developer, a PM or designer, Bolt.new allows you to build production-grade full-stack applications with ease.

For developers interested in building their own AI-powered development tools with WebContainers, check out the open-source Bolt codebase in this repo!

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips to get the most out of Bolt.new:

• Be specific about your stack: If you want to use specific frameworks or libraries (like Astro, Tailwind, ShadCN, or any other popular JavaScript framework), mention them in your initial prompt to ensure Bolt scaffolds the project accordingly.

• Use the enhance prompt icon: Before sending your prompt, try clicking the 'enhance' icon to have the AI model help you refine your prompt, then edit the results before submitting.

• Scaffold the basics first, then add features: Make sure the basic structure of your application is in place before diving into more advanced functionality. This helps Bolt understand the foundation of your project and ensure everything is wired up right before building out more advanced functionality.

• Batch simple instructions: Save time by combining simple instructions into one message. For example, you can ask Bolt to change the color scheme, add mobile responsiveness, and restart the dev server, all in one go saving you time and reducing API credit consumption significantly.

FAQs

Where do I sign up for a paid plan?
Bolt.new is free to get started. If you need more AI tokens or want private projects, you can purchase a paid subscription in your Bolt.new settings, in the lower-left hand corner of the application.

What happens if I hit the free usage limit?
Once your free daily token limit is reached, AI interactions are paused until the next day or until you upgrade your plan.

Is Bolt in beta?
Yes, Bolt.new is in beta, and we are actively improving it based on feedback.

How can I report Bolt.new issues?
Check out the Issues section to report an issue or request a new feature. Please use the search feature to check if someone else has already submitted the same issue/request.

What frameworks/libraries currently work on Bolt?
Bolt.new supports most popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries. If it runs on StackBlitz, it will run on Bolt.new as well.

How can I add make sure my framework/project works well in bolt?
We are excited to work with the JavaScript ecosystem to improve functionality in Bolt. Reach out to us via hello@stackblitz.com to discuss how we can partner!

Overview

v0 is Vercel's AI builder for full-stack web apps. You describe what you want in a prompt, and v0 generates a working Next.js/React application — UI, routing and server logic — that you can preview, iterate on and deploy to Vercel. It is designed to go from idea to a deployed URL quickly, with production infrastructure handled by Vercel.

The product combines a chat interface, a template gallery and a code view, so you can start from a prompt or a ready-made app and then refine either way.

Core capabilities

• Prompt-to-app generation — describe a page, dashboard, form or small SaaS and v0 scaffolds the project.
• Template gallery — start from apps, landing pages, components and dashboards built by the community, then customize.
• Live preview and iteration — see the result immediately; ask for design or behavior changes in chat and v0 edits the code.
• Full-stack output — generates React/Next.js code with server routes, not just static mockups.
• shadcn/ui and Tailwind — output follows the modern Vercel stack, so the code is familiar and editable.
• Deploy to Vercel — ship the generated app to Vercel's edge network and connect a domain.
• Code view — inspect and edit the generated files directly when you want to go beyond the prompt.
• Integrations — connect services such as databases, auth and payments from the Vercel Marketplace.

What it is good at

v0 is strongest for marketing pages, dashboards, internal tools, prototypes and small full-stack apps that fit the Next.js ecosystem. It is a fast way to get a polished UI and a deployable app, with the option to export or continue in a normal repo when the project grows.

Getting started

1. Sign in at v0.app with a Vercel account.
2. Describe the app, or pick a template.
3. Iterate in chat; use the code view for precise edits.
4. Connect any required services (database, auth, payments).
5. Deploy to Vercel and attach a domain.

Pricing

v0 has a free tier with limited credits, plus paid Premium, Team and Enterprise plans that add credits, collaboration and higher limits. See v0.app/pricing for current details.

Links

• Website: v0.app
• Templates: v0.app/templates
• Pricing: v0.app/pricing