Bolt vs v0 (Vercel)
Verdict: choose Bolt if you're comfortable with JavaScript and want fast in-browser builds; choose v0 (Vercel) if you build React/Next.js interfaces and deploy on Vercel.
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| Bolt | v0 (Vercel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Build approach | Bolt In-browser AI IDE | v0 (Vercel) AI agent (full-stack Next.js) |
| Database | Bolt Bolt Database (Postgres) on all plans | v0 (Vercel) One-click integrations (Neon, Supabase, Upstash, Vercel Blob) |
| Sign-in for your app's users | Bolt Built in (email, Google) on all plans | v0 (Vercel) Generated in your code (Better Auth by default) |
| Code ownership | Bolt Full (download or GitHub) | v0 (Vercel) Full source; GitHub sync on every plan, or download |
| Hosting | Bolt Built-in (bolt.host) on all plans | v0 (Vercel) One-click to Vercel, on your Vercel plan; or host elsewhere |
| Custom domain | Bolt Pro ($25/mo) and up | v0 (Vercel) Via Vercel; connect one or buy it from the v0 chat |
| Team features | Bolt Teams plan ($30/member): roles; SSO on Enterprise | v0 (Vercel) Per-user Plus plan for teams; roles and SAML SSO on Enterprise |
| Security scanning | Bolt Code + database audit on Pro/Teams; DB check on all | v0 (Vercel) Automatic checks on generated code; flags vulnerable React/Next.js |
| Free tier | Bolt 300K tokens a day (1M/mo); public sites with badge | v0 (Vercel) $5 of one-time credits for new users; 7 messages a day |
| Pricing from | Bolt $0 free · from $25/mo Pro | v0 (Vercel) $0 free · from $30/user/mo Plus |
| Best for | Bolt Fast in-browser prototypes & developers | v0 (Vercel) Designers/devs building React/Next.js apps |
Pricing and features change frequently — every product here, BerryBell included, reflects our best understanding as of October 2026. Verify on each product's own site before relying on specifics; BerryBell's current plans are always on /pricing.
Sources: Bolt — Pricing · Bolt Cloud · Supported technologies; v0 (Vercel) — Pricing · Plans & credits · Databases · Changelog · Vercel Hobby terms
Choose Bolt if…
- Fast in-browser builds
- Database and auth on every plan
- Great for quick prototypes
- Developer-friendly
Choose v0 (Vercel) if…
- Best-in-class UI generation
- Next.js/React output
- Tight Vercel deploy
Frequently asked questions
01 What's the difference between Bolt and v0 (Vercel)? + –
Bolt — build approach: In-browser AI IDE; backend: Bolt Database + auth on all plans; Supabase on Pro/Teams. v0 (Vercel) — build approach: AI agent (full-stack Next.js); backend: Next.js server code; data via integrations. Bolt is best for: Fast in-browser prototypes & developers; v0 (Vercel) is best for: Designers/devs building React/Next.js apps.
02 Which is better, Bolt or v0 (Vercel)? + –
It depends on your goal. Bolt is best for: Fast in-browser prototypes & developers. v0 (Vercel) is best for: Designers/devs building React/Next.js apps. Pricing — Bolt: $0 free · from $25/mo Pro; v0 (Vercel): $0 free · from $30/user/mo Plus (verify current plans).
03 Do Bolt and v0 (Vercel) include a database and user sign-in? + –
Bolt — database: Bolt Database (Postgres) on all plans; sign-in for your app's users: Built in (email, Google) on all plans. v0 (Vercel) — database: One-click integrations (Neon, Supabase, Upstash, Vercel Blob); sign-in: Generated in your code (Better Auth by default).
04 Can I use my own domain with Bolt and v0 (Vercel)? + –
Bolt: Pro ($25/mo) and up. v0 (Vercel): Via Vercel; connect one or buy it from the v0 chat.
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