Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Bolt.new
From $18/mo against from $35/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Bolt.new
4.3 against 3.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools
Side by side
Compared on
Bolt.new
build0
Our rating
4.3Better
3.6
Starts at
$18/moBetter
$35/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Coding
Coding
Plans
Free$0
Pro$25/mo, or $18/mo billed yearly
Teams$30 per member/mo, or $27 billed yearly
EnterpriseQuote only
StarterFree
Team$35/mo
Growth$75/mo
Key features
In-browser app execution via WebContainers, no server required
Live, immediate feedback as an app is generated and adjusted
One-click deployment to a live URL
Built on StackBlitz's established in-browser development technology
Free tier for limited monthly usage
Prompt-to-app generation with exportable code
Built-in authentication, permissions, and audit logging
Connectors for Slack, Notion, and internal databases
Built-in database with no separate hosting setup required
Multi-app support scaling from 2 apps on Starter to unlimited on Enterprise
Pros
Immediate in-browser execution shows a real, running app, not just code
Built on proven WebContainer technology from StackBlitz
Tight feedback loop between prompting and seeing results
Free-forever Starter tier includes real usage (1,500 credits, 2 apps) rather than a time-limited trial
Generates exportable code instead of locking an app entirely inside a proprietary black box
Built-in security features (auth, permissions, audit logs) come standard rather than as an add-on
Cons
In-browser execution has limits compared to a full server environment
Free tier's monthly usage cap is limiting for regular use
Best suited to web app prototypes rather than deeply custom backend systems
Company is new (public launch October 2025), so long-term support and roadmap track record is thin
Founder identity and company details are not well documented publicly beyond a Product Hunt profile
Credit-based usage model means heavy builders can hit limits faster than a flat-rate tool
Company
StackBlitz, founded 2024
build0, founded 2025
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bolt.new better than build0?
In our reviews Bolt.new scores 4.3 and build0 scores 3.6. The better pick depends on the job. Bolt.new: Builds and runs a full app live in the browser, no server needed. build0: Turns a written prompt into an internal business app with its own frontend, backend, database, and access controls.
Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or build0?
Bolt.new has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for Bolt.new and from $35/mo for build0.
Bolt.new
build0
