Cursor vs Bolt
Verdict: choose Cursor if you write code and want an AI agent inside your editor; choose Bolt if you're comfortable with JavaScript and want fast in-browser builds.
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| Cursor | Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Build approach | Cursor AI code editor (IDE) | Bolt In-browser AI IDE |
| Database | Cursor None built in (bring your own) | Bolt Bolt Database (Postgres) on all plans |
| Sign-in for your app's users | Cursor None built in (bring your own) | Bolt Built in (email, Google) on all plans |
| Code ownership | Cursor Yes (it's your repo) | Bolt Full (download or GitHub) |
| Hosting | Cursor BYO (publish to your Vercel) | Bolt Built-in (bolt.host) on all plans |
| Custom domain | Cursor Not built in; via your own Vercel account | Bolt Pro ($25/mo) and up |
| Team features | Cursor Teams ($40/user): SSO, admin controls, privacy mode | Bolt Teams plan ($30/member): roles; SSO on Enterprise |
| Security scanning | Cursor Bugbot PR reviews (Pro+); Security Review on Teams | Bolt Code + database audit on Pro/Teams; DB check on all |
| Free tier | Cursor Hobby: limited Agent and Tab; no cloud agents | Bolt 300K tokens a day (1M/mo); public sites with badge |
| Pricing from | Cursor $0 free · from $20/mo Pro | Bolt $0 free · from $25/mo Pro |
| Best for | Cursor Developers accelerating coding | Bolt Fast in-browser prototypes & developers |
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: Cursor — Pricing · Publishing · Plans; Bolt — Pricing · Bolt Cloud · Supported technologies
Choose Cursor if…
- Excellent AI pair-programming
- Fast in-editor edits
- AI code review on pull requests
- Loved by developers
Choose Bolt if…
- Fast in-browser builds
- Database and auth on every plan
- Great for quick prototypes
- Developer-friendly
Frequently asked questions
01 What's the difference between Cursor and Bolt? + –
Cursor — build approach: AI code editor (IDE); backend: BYO (you build it). Bolt — build approach: In-browser AI IDE; backend: Bolt Database + auth on all plans; Supabase on Pro/Teams. Cursor is best for: Developers accelerating coding; Bolt is best for: Fast in-browser prototypes & developers.
02 Which is better, Cursor or Bolt? + –
It depends on your goal. Cursor is best for: Developers accelerating coding. Bolt is best for: Fast in-browser prototypes & developers. Pricing — Cursor: $0 free · from $20/mo Pro; Bolt: $0 free · from $25/mo Pro (verify current plans).
03 Do Cursor and Bolt include a database and user sign-in? + –
Cursor — database: None built in (bring your own); sign-in for your app's users: None built in (bring your own). Bolt — database: Bolt Database (Postgres) on all plans; sign-in: Built in (email, Google) on all plans.
04 Can I use my own domain with Cursor and Bolt? + –
Cursor: Not built in; via your own Vercel account. Bolt: Pro ($25/mo) and up.
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