Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
CatDoes
From $17/mo against from $18/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Bolt.new
4.3 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools
Side by side
Compared on
Bolt.new
CatDoes
Our rating
4.3Better
3.8
Starts at
$18/mo
$17/moBetter
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
Free$0
Core$17/mo
Starter$42/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
Cloud-based AI agent that keeps working after the browser tab closes
Live in-browser app previews with QR-code testing on a phone
Built-in Supabase backend covering database, auth, storage, and edge functions
Full codebase export at any time
iOS and Android app-store deployment on paid tiers
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
Agent continues working asynchronously instead of requiring the tab to stay open
Full codebase export avoids vendor lock-in common to closed no-code builders
Bundled Supabase backend removes a separate setup step most app builders leave to the user
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
Young company (founded 2025, 2 employees as of early 2026) with limited operating history
Mobile app-store deployment is locked behind paid tiers, not available on Free
Credit-based limits mean heavier projects can burn through a tier's allowance fast
Company
StackBlitz, founded 2024
CatDoes, 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 CatDoes?
In our reviews Bolt.new scores 4.3 and CatDoes scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Bolt.new: Builds and runs a full app live in the browser, no server needed. CatDoes: An AI agent that writes, tests, and ships mobile apps and websites from a prompt, running on its own cloud machine.
Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or CatDoes?
CatDoes has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for Bolt.new and from $17/mo for CatDoes.
CatDoes
Bolt.new
