Bolt.new vs Base44
Bolt.new vs Base44 (AI App Builders). Agent test scores: Bolt.new 8.7/10, Base44 8.2/10. Bolt.new scored 0.5 higher overall in our separate rubric v0.1 tests (editions and tasks can differ — see Edition tested and the notes below). Pricing: Bolt.new — Official pricing page read 2026-11-12: Pro from $25 (the page advertises saving up to 28% with yearly billing; confirm the annual total on the page before paying); Teams $30 per member, billed monthly; Enterprise custom. Pro adds no daily token cap, starts at 10M tokens/month, unused-token rollover while paid (up to two months per the FAQ), custom domain, and badge removal.; Base44 — Official pricing page read 2026-11-12 (annual view): Starter $16/mo, Builder $40/mo, Pro $80/mo, Elite $160/mo, billed annually. The page FAQ says annual billing saves 20% (monthly price × 12, charged once a year), which implies monthly prices of $20/$50/$100/$200; those monthly figures were not shown as numbers on the annual view we read. Enterprise custom. Free $0..
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- VibeToolRank score
- 8.7/10
- Last tested
- 2026-10-16
- Runs
- 1 (single run)
- Outcome score
- 9/10
- Edition tested
- Bolt.new Free plan, in browser
- Free plan, as measured
- About 52K tokens for one todo app (T1) on 2026-10-16. No apps-per-day or apps-per-month estimate from that single figure.
- Free plan
- Yes: Free forever, no card — 300K tokens/day and 1M tokens/month; unused Free tokens do not roll over; public and private projects; website hosting with Bolt branding and up to 333k web requests; 10MB upload limit (bolt.new/pricing, 2026-11-12).
- Price
- Official pricing page read 2026-11-12: Pro from $25 (the page advertises saving up to 28% with yearly billing; confirm the annual total on the page before paying); Teams $30 per member, billed monthly; Enterprise custom. Pro adds no daily token cap, starts at 10M tokens/month, unused-token rollover while paid (up to two months per the FAQ), custom domain, and badge removal.
- Pricing checked
- 2026-11-12
- VibeToolRank score
- 8.2/10
- Last tested
- 2026-10-16
- Runs
- 1 (single run)
- Outcome score
- 8/10
- Edition tested
- Base44 Free plan, in browser
- Free plan, as measured
- 1 credit for one todo app (T1) on 2026-10-16. We are not projecting how many builds the current official grant covers.
- Free plan
- Yes: Free plan with 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 message credits/day within that monthly total (official docs, 2026-11-12), 100 integration credits/mo, and up to 5 apps. Only the personal signup workspace gets free message credits; other Free workspaces get integration credits only.
- Price
- Official pricing page read 2026-11-12 (annual view): Starter $16/mo, Builder $40/mo, Pro $80/mo, Elite $160/mo, billed annually. The page FAQ says annual billing saves 20% (monthly price × 12, charged once a year), which implies monthly prices of $20/$50/$100/$200; those monthly figures were not shown as numbers on the annual view we read. Enterprise custom. Free $0.
- Pricing checked
- 2026-11-12
Side by side
| Field | Bolt.new | Base44 |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Bolt.newIn-browser AI app builder by StackBlitz. | Base44No-code AI app builder. |
| Pricing | Bolt.newOfficial pricing page read 2026-11-12: Pro from $25 (the page advertises saving up to 28% with yearly billing; confirm the annual total on the page before paying); Teams $30 per member, billed monthly; Enterprise custom. Pro adds no daily token cap, starts at 10M tokens/month, unused-token rollover while paid (up to two months per the FAQ), custom domain, and badge removal. | Base44Official pricing page read 2026-11-12 (annual view): Starter $16/mo, Builder $40/mo, Pro $80/mo, Elite $160/mo, billed annually. The page FAQ says annual billing saves 20% (monthly price × 12, charged once a year), which implies monthly prices of $20/$50/$100/$200; those monthly figures were not shown as numbers on the annual view we read. Enterprise custom. Free $0. |
| Free tier | Bolt.newYes: Free forever, no card — 300K tokens/day and 1M tokens/month; unused Free tokens do not roll over; public and private projects; website hosting with Bolt branding and up to 333k web requests; 10MB upload limit (bolt.new/pricing, 2026-11-12). | Base44Yes: Free plan with 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 message credits/day within that monthly total (official docs, 2026-11-12), 100 integration credits/mo, and up to 5 apps. Only the personal signup workspace gets free message credits; other Free workspaces get integration credits only. |
| Pricing verified | Bolt.new2026-11-12 | Base442026-11-12 |
| Edition tested | Bolt.newBolt.new Free plan, in browser | Base44Base44 Free plan, in browser |
| Tested on | Bolt.new2026-10-16 | Base442026-10-16 |
| Outcome score | Bolt.new9 | Base448 |
| Speed score | Bolt.new9 | Base448 |
| Cost score | Bolt.new9 | Base449 |
| Developer experience score | Bolt.new8 | Base448 |
| Reliability score | Bolt.new8 | Base448 |
| Overall score | Bolt.new8.7 | Base448.2 |
What our tests found
Bolt.new
Our T1 todo prompt gave a working preview in about 68s. Add, complete, delete, filters and localStorage persistence all passed with zero fixes, and it added an unrequested 'Clear done' button. The build used about 52K of the 1M free monthly tokens. Single run, not 3.cloud free plan
- Working todo app preview in about 68 seconds
- Every T1 check passed with zero fixes
- Free one-click publish to a .bolt.host URL
- Added an unrequested 'Clear done' feature
- Free plan is token-capped at 1M per month and 300K per day
- Custom domain and badge removal need Pro at $25/mo
- Signup needs a Cloudflare check and email confirmation
Who it’s for: Non-coders and fast prototypers who want a working web app from a prompt, entirely in the browser. Bolt Free suits in-browser StackBlitz builds with published Free token caps and free .bolt.host publish. Lovable Free uses a different credit meter and feature set. Overall scores came from separate 2026-10-16 single runs, not one head-to-head session. Do not rank Free capacity by comparing tokens to credits.
Base44
Our T1 todo prompt gave a working preview in about 3.4 minutes. Add, complete, delete, All/Active/Done filters and reload persistence all passed with no manual fixes. Its own verifier failed 3 times on a leftover placeholder page, then fixed itself. It also added sign-in and put the list behind login without being asked. The build cost 1 credit. Single run, not 3.cloud free plan
- Every T1 check passed with no manual fixes
- The build cost only 1 of 25 free monthly credits
- Free publish to a *.base44.app subdomain
- Signup needs only email and a 6-digit code, no phone
- Slower than Bolt: about 3.4 minutes to a working preview
- Added sign-in and put the list behind login without being asked
- Its verifier failed 3 times on a leftover placeholder page before fixing itself
- Custom domains need a paid plan
Who it’s for: Non-coders who want a full app with built-in login and data from a prompt, and don't mind a slower build.
Verdict
Scores use rubric v0.1 from separate runs. Editions and tasks can differ (see Edition tested and What our tests found); some tests were a single run, which caps reliability scores. Overall: Bolt.new 8.7, Base44 8.2. Check the free-tier limits above against your project before choosing.
FAQ
Which is better, Bolt.new or Base44?
In our tests Bolt.new scored higher overall (8.7/10 vs 8.2/10). Scores use the same rubric (v0.1) but came from separate runs; editions and tasks may differ (see Edition tested and test summaries), so check the per-dimension scores for what matters to you.
Is Bolt.new free?
Yes: Free forever, no card — 300K tokens/day and 1M tokens/month; unused Free tokens do not roll over; public and private projects; website hosting with Bolt branding and up to 333k web requests; 10MB upload limit (bolt.new/pricing, 2026-11-12). (pricing checked 2026-11-12).
Is Base44 free?
Yes: Free plan with 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 message credits/day within that monthly total (official docs, 2026-11-12), 100 integration credits/mo, and up to 5 apps. Only the personal signup workspace gets free message credits; other Free workspaces get integration credits only. (pricing checked 2026-11-12).
How much does Bolt.new cost compared with Base44?
Bolt.new: Official pricing page read 2026-11-12: Pro from $25 (the page advertises saving up to 28% with yearly billing; confirm the annual total on the page before paying); Teams $30 per member, billed monthly; Enterprise custom. Pro adds no daily token cap, starts at 10M tokens/month, unused-token rollover while paid (up to two months per the FAQ), custom domain, and badge removal.. Base44: Official pricing page read 2026-11-12 (annual view): Starter $16/mo, Builder $40/mo, Pro $80/mo, Elite $160/mo, billed annually. The page FAQ says annual billing saves 20% (monthly price × 12, charged once a year), which implies monthly prices of $20/$50/$100/$200; those monthly figures were not shown as numbers on the annual view we read. Enterprise custom. Free $0..
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