Bolt.new vs v0
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the coding space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Bolt.new
Browser-based AI app builder powered by StackBlitz WebContainers
Free + $25/mo
Read full review →v0
Vercel's AI app builder with first-class shadcn/ui and Next.js integration
Free + $30/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Bolt.new | v0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Browser-based AI app builder powered by StackBlitz WebContainers | Vercel's AI app builder with first-class shadcn/ui and Next.js integration |
| Pricing | Free + $25/mo | Free + $30/mo |
| Categories | coding, autonomous, web-app-builder | coding, autonomous, web-app-builder, ui-generation |
| Made by | StackBlitz | Vercel |
| Launched | 2024-10 | 2023-10 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS |
| Status | active | active |
Bolt.new highlights
- + Prompt-to-app: generate full-stack apps from natural language
- + WebContainers run Node.js entirely inside the browser with no server required
- + In-browser terminal, file editor, and live preview in a single tab
- + One-click deployment to Netlify or Cloudflare Pages
- + Export full project source code at any time
v0 highlights
- + Natural-language UI and full-app generation with live preview
- + shadcn/ui component system baked in as the default design foundation
- + One-click deployment to Vercel from inside the chat interface
- + GitHub sync for pushing generated code directly to a repository
- + Design Mode for visual fine-tuning without leaving the app
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Bolt.new or v0?
Neither is universally better. Bolt.new (Free + $25/mo) leans into coding, while v0 (Free + $30/mo) is closer to coding. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Bolt.new and v0?
Bolt.new is free + $25/mo. v0 is free + $30/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Bolt.new and v0 together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.