The vibe-coding duel: Lovable, the Swedish app-builder that made 'prompt to product' mainstream, against Bolt.new, StackBlitz's in-browser builder with a real IDE attached.
Both turn plain language into deployed apps. They differ in polish, control, and how the meter runs.
| Lovable | Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free (5 credits/day); Pro from $25/mo | Free tier available; Pro from $20/mo |
| Output stack | React + Vite + Supabase | WebContainer (Node in browser) + Supabase |
| Code editing | Basic editor, GitHub sync for real work | Full IDE in the browser |
| Deploy | One-click, custom domains on Pro | One-click via Netlify |
| Backend | Supabase only | Supabase, bring your own |
| Best for | Fastest idea-to-URL | Builders who want IDE control |
Describe the app. Get a full-stack product with hosting.
Free (5 credits/day); Pro from $25/mo (100 credits), Business from $50
Try Lovable →Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack apps in the browser.
Free tier available; Pro from $20/mo
Try Bolt →Lovable wins on polish and speed to a live URL; Bolt wins on control with its real in-browser IDE. For a weekend MVP, Lovable. For a builder who'll iterate in code, Bolt.
Yes, both: Lovable syncs to GitHub, Bolt lets you download/export. Neither locks you in.
Both are credit-metered and costs scale with iteration. Lovable Pro starts at $25/mo; check each pricing page before a big build.
Both lean on Supabase for databases and auth. Complex custom backends still need a developer.