Bolt.new vs v0 (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

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 $20/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Bolt.new
4.3 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Bolt.new	v0
Our rating	4.3Better	4.0
Starts at	$18/moBetter	$20/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	FreeFree Premium$20/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	UI generation specifically for React and Next.js Built on the shadcn/ui component library Direct deployment through Vercel's hosting platform Generation from text descriptions or uploaded screenshots Free tier for limited generation
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	Deep, idiomatic alignment with React, Next.js, and shadcn/ui specifically Direct path from generation to production deployment on Vercel Can generate from a screenshot as well as a text prompt
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	Framework-specific focus limits it outside the React and Next.js ecosystem Less useful for teams not already using or planning to use Vercel Higher usage requires a paid plan
Company	StackBlitz, founded 2024	Vercel, founded 2015

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Bolt.new better than v0?

In our reviews Bolt.new scores 4.3 and v0 scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Bolt.new: Builds and runs a full app live in the browser, no server needed. v0: Vercel's UI generator, built specifically for React and Next.js.

Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or v0?

Bolt.new has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for Bolt.new and from $20/mo for v0.

Do Bolt.new and v0 have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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