Yes. Bolt has a free plan — Free tier available; paid plans for more usage

Does Bolt have memory?

No persistent memory — sessions don't carry over by default.

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Bolt Review

Text-to-app AI builder that lets you create, deploy, and iterate on full-stack web applications and prototypes directly in the browser.

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Verdict

Bolt.new is StackBlitz's AI-powered app generation product and one of the most widely adopted browser-based vibe-coding tools, attracting millions of users. Its core differentiator is the WebContainers runtime, which executes the full Node.js stack client-side, meaning AI-generated apps run and iterate instantly without a remote server. The main limitation is that complex, production-scale projects may outgrow what prompt-driven generation handles well, and it targets builders and prototypers more than experienced engineers.

What it does

Build and scale high-performing websites & apps using your words. Join millions and start building today.

Best for

Professional product builders and developers looking to streamline their workflow

At a glance

Free planYes

Login requiredYes

MemoryNo

VoiceNo

Image generationNo

Group chatNo

Mobile appNo

NSFW policyNot applicable

PricingFree + paid — Free tier available; paid plans for more usage

Pros & cons

Pros

Full-stack apps generated and run entirely in the browser via WebContainers
Figma and GitHub import supported
Millions of users signals strong product-market fit

Cons

Best suited for prototypes and smaller apps rather than large production codebases
Prompt-driven generation can struggle with complex business logic
Dependent on StackBlitz's WebContainers ecosystem

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Frequently asked

Is Bolt free to use?: Yes. Bolt has a free plan — Free tier available; paid plans for more usage
Does Bolt have memory?: No persistent memory — sessions don't carry over by default.
Can Bolt do voice or images?: Voice: no. Image generation: no.
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