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Bolt New vs v0: Which AI Builder Should You Use?

Bolt new vs v0 compared: what each builds, pricing as of October 2026, data, GitHub and mobile, plus an AI app builder that is free during its beta.

Leanfinit · 7 min read · Disclosure: Leanfinit is our product.Updated October 2026

Bolt new vs v0 is mostly a question of what you ship: v0 by Vercel generates Next.js web apps and deploys them to Vercel, from $30 per user per month. Bolt.new builds websites, web apps and React Native mobile apps in the browser, from $25/mo, with Bolt Cloud or Supabase for data. Leanfinit, by contrast, is free during its beta.

Below we compare output, pricing, data, code and mobile as of October 2026.

Bolt new vs v0 at a glance

Bolt.newv0
Made byStackBlitzVercel
What it buildsWebsites, web apps, React Native mobile apps (Expo)Next.js web apps
Free plan300K tokens/day, 1M tokens/month7 messages/day; new users get $5 of credits once
Paid fromPro, $25/moPlus, $30 per user per month
Billing unitTokensDollar-based credits
DataBolt Cloud or SupabaseUpstash, Neon, Supabase, Vercel Blob; Snowflake for data apps
Hostingbolt.host; custom domains on Pro; NetlifyVercel
GitHubAutomatic commits and repo importGitHub sync on all plans
Native mobileYes, React Native via ExpoNo native mobile output found

Prices as of October 2026, from Bolt.new pricing and v0 pricing. Check the current pricing pages before you buy.

What each tool does best

v0's edge is that one company writes the code and runs the hosting. You prompt, v0 generates a Next.js app, and it deploys to Vercel. It is known for strong UI output and has 4M+ users, with 9.6M projects created in 2025 (SaaStr).

Bolt.new's edge is range. The same browser workspace builds a site, a full-stack web app or a React Native app. G2 reviewers praise its fast prototyping and direct code editing (4.3/5 from 97 reviews, G2).

Bolt new vs v0 pricing

The two use different meters, so headline prices tell only part of the story.

v0 (pricing, docs):

  • Free: 7 messages a day. New users get $5 of credits once; existing free users keep a $5 monthly allowance.
  • Plus: $30 per user per month, with $30 of monthly credits plus $2 of daily login credits.
  • Business: $100 per user per month.
  • Unused monthly credits roll over but expire after 65 days. The legacy $20 Premium plan is closed to new users.

Bolt.new (pricing):

  • Free: 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, with no rollover.
  • Pro: $25/mo for 10M tokens a month, no daily limit.
  • Teams: $30 per member per month.
Monthly price per user
Leanfinit
$0
Bolt.new Pro
$25
Bolt.new Teams
$30
v0 Plus
$30
v0 Business
$100

Bolt.new scores 1.6/5 on Trustpilot across 203 reviews. Reviewers say tokens drain while the AI fixes its own errors and describe charges after cancelling

On G2, reviewers say Bolt rewrites whole files to fix small bugs; some estimate up to half their tokens go to fixing AI errors

Our guide to Bolt.new token limits covers the meter in depth.

Data, hosting and code

v0 offers one-click integrations with Upstash, Neon, Supabase and Vercel Blob, plus Snowflake for data apps (v0 databases docs). Hosting is Vercel.

Bolt.new connects to Bolt Cloud or Supabase, and Supabase needs Pro or Teams (Bolt.new FAQ). Apps host on bolt.host or Netlify.

On code, the two are close: both sync to GitHub, and v0 includes it on Free (Bolt.new Git docs).

Mobile apps: Bolt.new vs v0

This is the clearest split. Bolt.new generates React Native apps with Expo and publishes to the App Store and Google Play through Expo/EAS with your own developer accounts (Bolt.new Expo docs).

We found no native mobile output from v0; it builds Next.js web apps. For phone apps, see our list of Bolt.new alternatives for mobile apps.

Which should you pick: Bolt.new or v0?

Pick v0 if you:

  • Want polished Next.js web apps on Vercel
  • Need data integrations such as Neon, Upstash or Snowflake

Pick Bolt.new if you:

  • Need a React Native mobile app as well as web
  • Want a lower entry price for one person ($25/mo vs $30 per user)

Comparing more pairs? See Bolt.new vs Lovable.

Bolt new vs v0 vs other AI app builders

The wider field as of October 2026. Check each vendor's pricing page for current numbers.

ToolBest forBuildsFree tierPaid fromCode export
Leanfinit (best free option)A working app with no setup or billApps from a description; publish to the webCompletely free during beta, no cardNo paid plans during betaYes
v0Next.js apps on VercelNext.js web apps7 messages/day$30/user/moGitHub sync
Bolt.newBrowser prototyping, mobile via ExpoWeb apps, sites, React Native mobile300K tokens/day, 1M/month$25/moGitHub sync
LovableWeb apps for non-codersWeb apps only5 daily credits, max 30/month$25/moGit sync; .zip on paid plans
ReplitFull-stack apps with a databaseWeb apps, React Native mobileDaily Agent credits; 1 app for 30 days$20/moNot verified
Base44Web apps with built-in authWeb apps and PWAs25 message credits/mo$16/moGitHub from Builder ($40/mo)
CursorDevelopers who write codeAny codebase (local IDE)Hobby, limited Agent requests$20/moYou own the repo

Sources: Lovable plans, Replit pricing, Replit Starter plan, Base44 pricing, Cursor pricing. Our best Bolt.new alternatives guide ranks 12 tools.

Why Leanfinit is the better Bolt.new alternative (and v0 alternative)

v0 and Bolt.new are built around hosted stacks and metered prompts. If you need a workout tracker, a reading log or a schedule manager, that stack is more than the job needs.

Leanfinit builds a working app from a plain-language description in seconds. "Describe an app, use it in seconds."

Completely free during the betano paid plans, no credit card, no credits to buy.
No servers, databases or hostingto set up or pay for.
Edit any time by describing changesLeanfinit rebuilds the app.
One Publish buttonto put it on the web, plus code export.
Coming soonthe Leanfinit mobile app, in development, will generate offline apps that run on your phone.

For a direct comparison, read Bolt.new vs Leanfinit.

FAQ

Is v0 better than Bolt.new?For polished Next.js web apps on Vercel, v0 is usually stronger. For mobile apps or a wider range of project types, Bolt.new does more. If you want an app builder with no bill, Leanfinit is free during its beta.
Is v0 free to use?Yes, with limits. The Free plan gives 7 messages a day, and new users get $5 of credits once, as of October 2026. Heavier use needs Plus at $30 per user per month.
Can v0 build mobile apps?We found no native mobile output from v0; it builds Next.js web apps. Bolt.new can generate React Native apps with Expo and publish through Expo/EAS.
Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or v0?For one person, Bolt.new Pro is $25/mo and v0 Plus is $30 per user per month, as of October 2026. Real cost depends on usage. Leanfinit is completely free during its beta.
What is a free alternative to both Bolt.new and v0?Leanfinit is completely free during the beta, with no credit card and no paid plans. Describe your app and it builds a working version in seconds. See our free Bolt.new alternatives for more.
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