Lovable vs Bolt
Verdict: choose Lovable if you want a polished web-app prototype fast, with a large community behind it; choose Bolt if you're comfortable with JavaScript and want fast in-browser builds.
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| Lovable | Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Build approach | Lovable Chat-to-code agent | Bolt In-browser AI IDE |
| Database | Lovable Managed Postgres via Lovable Cloud (all plans) | Bolt Bolt Database (Postgres) on all plans |
| Sign-in for your app's users | Lovable Built in via Lovable Cloud (all plans) | Bolt Built in (email, Google) on all plans |
| Code ownership | Lovable Git sync on all plans; ZIP download on paid | Bolt Full (download or GitHub) |
| Hosting | Lovable Built-in (lovable.app) on all plans | Bolt Built-in (bolt.host) on all plans |
| Custom domain | Lovable Paid plans (Pro, from $25/mo) | Bolt Pro ($25/mo) and up |
| Team features | Lovable Roles on Pro and up; SSO on Business | Bolt Teams plan ($30/member): roles; SSO on Enterprise |
| Security scanning | Lovable Free scan on every publish, plus on-demand deep scan | Bolt Code + database audit on Pro/Teams; DB check on all |
| Free tier | Lovable 5 credits a day (up to 30/mo) + 20 Cloud credits/mo | Bolt 300K tokens a day (1M/mo); public sites with badge |
| Pricing from | Lovable $0 free · from $25/mo Pro | Bolt $0 free · from $25/mo Pro |
| Best for | Lovable Quick, polished web-app prototypes | 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: Lovable — Pricing · Plans & features · Credits & usage; Bolt — Pricing · Bolt Cloud · Supported technologies
Choose Lovable if…
- Very polished UX
- Large, active community
- Built-in backend with Lovable Cloud
- Free security scan on every publish
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 Lovable and Bolt? + –
Lovable — build approach: Chat-to-code agent; backend: Built-in (Lovable Cloud) or Supabase. Bolt — build approach: In-browser AI IDE; backend: Bolt Database + auth on all plans; Supabase on Pro/Teams. Lovable is best for: Quick, polished web-app prototypes; Bolt is best for: Fast in-browser prototypes & developers.
02 Which is better, Lovable or Bolt? + –
It depends on your goal. Lovable is best for: Quick, polished web-app prototypes. Bolt is best for: Fast in-browser prototypes & developers. Pricing — Lovable: $0 free · from $25/mo Pro; Bolt: $0 free · from $25/mo Pro (verify current plans).
03 Do Lovable and Bolt include a database and user sign-in? + –
Lovable — database: Managed Postgres via Lovable Cloud (all plans); sign-in for your app's users: Built in via Lovable Cloud (all plans). 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 Lovable and Bolt? + –
Lovable: Paid plans (Pro, from $25/mo). Bolt: Pro ($25/mo) and up.
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