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| Overall Rating | ★ 4.5 / 5 | ★ 4.5 / 5 |
| Starting Price | $25/mo (save 10% annually) | Per month incl. VAT — shared across unlimited users (billed annually) |
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| Subscription | Free (1M tokens) · Pro $25/mo (10M tokens) · Pro 50 $50/mo · Teams $30/user/mo | Free (5 daily credits) · Pro $25/mo (unlimited users, 100 credits/user) · Teams from $25/mo |
| Best Use Cases | Solo buildersMVPsFigma importMulti-model AIStackBlitz runtime | TeamsDesign-firstFigma importUnlimited usersGitHub sync |
| Integrations | See website for details | See website for details |
| Free Plan | 1M tokens/month (300K daily limit) | 5 credits/day (~30 interactions/month) |
| Paid Price | $25/mo (10M tokens, 1 user) | ⭐ $25/mo (unlimited users, 100 credits each) |
| Teams Pricing | $30/user/month | ⭐ $25/mo total — unlimited users |
| AI Runtime | ⭐ StackBlitz WebContainers (runs Node.js in browser) | Cloud-based AI generation |
| Figma Import | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| GitHub Sync | Export only | ⭐ Native GitHub sync |
| Multi-Model AI | ⭐ Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini switchable | Claude (primary) |
| Best For | Solo builders, high-volume generation | Teams, design-led projects, GitHub workflows |
It's a Tie!
For solo builders, Bolt.new's token-based Pro plan at $25/month offers more raw AI capacity than Lovable's 100 monthly credits. For teams of 2 or more, Lovable wins clearly — $25/month covers unlimited users, while Bolt Teams costs $30 per user per month. Both have Figma import, both deploy instantly, both export clean code. The decision comes down to team size: solo developers lean Bolt for volume, teams lean Lovable for cost efficiency.
Analysis updated for 2026 • Based on current features and pricing
Two Approaches to Browser-Based App Building
Bolt.new and Lovable are the closest competitors in the AI app builder space — both let you describe an application in plain English and get a running, deployable web app in return. Both have Figma import, both deploy with custom domains, and both export clean code you can take anywhere. The meaningful differences come down to the runtime technology, pricing model, and team economics.
The Runtime Difference: WebContainers vs Cloud Generation
Bolt.new's most technically distinctive feature is StackBlitz WebContainers — a full Node.js environment running inside your browser tab. This means Bolt actually executes your code, installs npm packages, and runs a dev server client-side. You get a live preview that reflects the real runtime behaviour of your application, not just a rendered mockup. Lovable generates code and previews it in a cloud environment. Both approaches produce deployable applications, but Bolt's in-browser execution means faster iteration on runtime-specific issues.
Pricing: The Team Size Calculation
For solo builders the comparison is close. Bolt Pro at $25/month gives 10 million tokens — enough for heavy daily development. Lovable Pro at $25/month gives 100 credits per month (roughly 100 meaningful interactions). Heavy users will hit Lovable's credit limit before Bolt's token limit in a given month.
For teams the math flips entirely. Lovable's $25/month Pro plan covers unlimited users — a 5-person team pays $25 total. Bolt Teams costs $30 per user per month — the same 5-person team pays $150. For any team of 2 or more, Lovable is dramatically more cost efficient.
GitHub Integration and Code Ownership
Lovable has native, bidirectional GitHub sync — your project lives in a real GitHub repository and changes sync in both directions. This means your developers can work in their local editor and push changes that update the Lovable project, and vice versa. Bolt allows code export at any time but does not have native bidirectional GitHub sync. For teams with existing GitHub workflows, Lovable integrates more naturally.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Bolt.new if you are a solo developer or builder who wants maximum AI generation capacity, prefers multi-model flexibility, or wants the real browser-based Node.js runtime. Read our full Bolt.new review.
Choose Lovable if you are building with a team, need GitHub sync for developer handoff, or want predictable credit-based pricing. Read our full Lovable review.