Lovable vs Bolt.new
Lovable and Bolt.new are the two most popular AI app builders in 2026. Lovable is optimised for building full apps with Supabase + GitHub. Bolt.new is optimised for lightning-fast prototyping in the browser. Pick Lovable to ship real products; pick Bolt.new for quick prototypes and experiments.
Two products, side by side.
Prompt-to-app builder with Supabase integration and GitHub sync
- Great UI polish on generated apps
- Supabase integration for auth + DB
- GitHub sync
- Iterate by chatting
- Good for full apps not just prototypes
- Costs credits per generation
- Sometimes over-engineers simple asks
- Debugging generated code takes effort
StackBlitz-powered AI code builder with instant WebContainer preview
- Instant preview in browser (WebContainer)
- Multiple framework starters (Next.js, Astro, Remix)
- Fast iteration cycle
- No sign-up to start
- Preview is not production
- Runs everything in the browser (heavy)
- Less polished starter templates than Lovable
Lovable vs Bolt.new on the specs.
| Feature | Lovable | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Cloud + GitHub deploy | WebContainer (in-browser) |
| Framework support | React / Next.js focused | ✓React, Next.js, Astro, Remix, Svelte |
| DB / auth built in | ✓Supabase (native) | Bring your own |
| Preview | Deployed URL | ✓Instant WebContainer preview |
| GitHub sync | ✓Yes | Export to GitHub |
| Iteration speed | Fast (chat-driven) | ✓Very fast (browser preview) |
| Polish of output | ✓High (opinionated UI) | Depends on prompt |
| Pricing | Credit-based ($20 / mo Pro) | Credit-based (free tier + paid) |
| Best for | Shipping actual products | Prototypes, demos, learning |
| Export path | GitHub → any host | Download or push to GitHub |
What you will actually pay.
| Tier | Lovable | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free tier (limited daily credits) | Free tier (limited tokens / day) |
| Pro | $20 / mo (more credits) | $20 / mo (Pro token bucket) |
| Team | $50 / mo team plan | Teams $50 / mo |
Which one should you pick?
You want to ship a real app with auth + DB from prompts, need Supabase integration, want GitHub sync, and are willing to invest credits.
You want the fastest possible AI prototyping loop, prefer browser-based dev, or are experimenting with ideas before committing to a stack.
For a weekend project, either works. Lovable results feel more like a real app; Bolt.new feels more like a live playground.
Related matchups.
Common questions.
Which produces better production code?
Lovable tends to produce more consistent, opinionated code. Bolt.new is faster but more dependent on your prompts for quality.
Can I move code out of Lovable?
Yes, GitHub sync is first-class. Once code is in a repo, deploy anywhere.
Does Bolt.new deploy?
The preview is a browser WebContainer; to go live you export to GitHub and deploy on Vercel / Cloudflare / Netlify.
Which has better AI models under the hood?
Both use Claude Sonnet / Opus, GPT models, and their own fine-tunes. Model quality is comparable; the difference is workflow ergonomics.
Which is safer for a beginner?
Lovable, the opinionated defaults and Supabase integration mean you're less likely to end up with a broken half-finished app.
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