bolt.new vs Lovable
bolt.new scores 6.6 to Lovable's 4.8 among the AI app builders we rate, and is the better pick for 1 of the 3 kinds of buyer below.
bolt.new wins, 6.6 to 4.8
Bolt.new and Lovable both price their Pro plan at $25 a month; Lovable's is unlimited users per workspace. Bolt.new can publish native apps to the App Store and Google Play, while Lovable's output is web only. Lovable holds ISO 27001 certification and an API in open beta; Bolt.new has no public API but does support HIPAA through its Enterprise BYOK mode, which Lovable states it does not offer.
Pick bolt.new if you need native App Store or Google Play builds.
Pick Lovable if your whole workspace needs unlimited users at one flat price.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Builds mobile apps: bolt.new yes, Lovable no
- Runs on your own servers or cloud: bolt.new yes, Lovable no
- But Lovable leads on aPI: Lovable yes, bolt.new no
- HIPAA: bolt.new yes, Lovable no
- ISO 27001: Lovable yes, bolt.new no
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other AI app builders we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. bolt.new leads on 1 of 3 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
bolt.new
Lovable
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
bolt.new
- Generates full-stack web apps entirely in the browser without requiring any terminal access or local environment setup.
- WebContainers technology bundles the entire Node.js runtime in a browser tab, eliminating the need for external service accounts.
- Databases, hosting, and authentication are all bundled in through Bolt Cloud, reducing integration friction significantly.
- GitHub import is supported, so users can work with existing codebases rather than always starting from scratch.
- Supports deployment to Netlify and Vercel directly from the interface when projects are ready.
- The Bolt v2 update added autonomous debugging and Claude Opus 4.6 model support for more capable code generation.
- An intelligent routing layer (Bolt Agent) automatically directs tasks to the most appropriate AI model without user configuration.
- Designed specifically for non-engineers like product managers, entrepreneurs, and marketers who lack access to developers.
- The product was founded in 2024 and is still moving fast enough that some features and edges remain rough and unpolished.
- Public review records on platforms like Trustpilot and G2 raise enough concerns that prospective buyers need to proceed cautiously.
- The tool is not designed for professional developers building production infrastructure, limiting its ceiling for advanced use cases.
- Context handling for larger projects, while improved in v2, is noted as something that needs real-world validation beyond documentation claims.
- The autonomous nature of model selection means users have no control over which AI model handles their specific tasks.
- Being founded and moving quickly suggests the platform may lack the stability and maturity expected from enterprise-grade tooling.
Lovable
- Generates full-stack React and TypeScript web apps through natural language chat, requiring no coding knowledge or IDE setup.
- GitHub integration allows users to export and version their generated code, giving them ownership and portability.
- A built-in backend (Lovable Cloud database, with Supabase available as an alternative) enables real database connections without writing SQL directly.
- Figma import feature (added January 2025) lets designers bring existing mockups directly into the build process.
- Visual Edits mode allows clicking and adjusting UI elements in real time, reducing reliance on chat prompts for every change.
- One-click deployment is included, removing the need for separate hosting configuration.
- Rapid iteration is possible — the conversational loop allows founders to go from idea to working prototype in a single session.
- No IDE integration or CLI support means it cannot slot into existing developer workflows in VS Code or JetBrains.
- The tool is primarily browser-based (a native desktop app exists for macOS and Windows), which still limits flexibility for developers who prefer local environments.
- A significant gap between G2 (4.6) and Trustpilot (3.9) scores suggests inconsistent user experiences across different segments.
- Prior to Visual Edits in early 2025, every UI change required going through a chat prompt, slowing down iteration.
- Not designed for experienced engineers, which limits its utility for teams that need to integrate with existing codebases.
- As a tool founded in 2024, its long-term reliability and feature stability are still unproven at scale.
bolt.new vs Lovable: common questions
Which is better, bolt.new or Lovable?
bolt.new scores 6.6 and Lovable 4.8 out of 10 among the AI app builders we rate. bolt.new is ahead on what you can ship.
Is bolt.new or Lovable cheaper?
bolt.new's cheapest paid plan is $25/mo (Pro) and Lovable's is $25/mo (Pro). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
What can bolt.new do that Lovable cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: builds mobile apps, runs on your own servers or cloud and hIPAA.
What can Lovable do that bolt.new cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: aPI and iSO 27001.
