Bolt.new
AI app builder for developers - StackBlitz WebContainers | Token burn issue
Builder
Free
Quick Summary
Best For:
Faster initial generation than Lovable. Slightly better design.
Pricing:
Free tier available
Key Differentiator:
WebContainers (Node.js in browser)
Overview
Bolt.new is an AI-powered browser IDE from StackBlitz using WebContainers (full Node.js in browser). Targets developers with full code control. Key feature: "diffs" - modifies only necessary lines vs rewriting files. Major con: token burn rate extremely high (11M tokens in 8hrs reported). Launched quietly Oct 2024, added mobile (Feb 2025) and Figma (March 2025).
Official Website: bolt.new
Features
- WebContainers (Node.js in browser)
- Diffs (line-level updates)
- Full-stack web apps
- Native mobile (Expo)
- Figma integration