Bolt.new vs Replit Agent
Bolt.new vs Replit Agent (AI App Builders). Agent test scores: Bolt.new 8.7/10, Replit Agent 7.6/10. Bolt.new scored 1.1 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.; Replit Agent — Core: $20 monthly credits included, $204/yr annual (~$17/mo) per docs; Pro $100/mo. (Core $20/mo monthly price from search excerpt of pricing page).
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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
- 7.6/10
- Last tested
- 2026-10-16
- Runs
- 1 (single run)
- Outcome score
- 8/10
- Edition tested
- Replit Agent, free Starter plan, Free agent mode, in browser
- Free plan, as measured
- Usage isn't shown on the free plan (only "Free daily usage")
- Free plan
- Yes (Starter): daily Agent allowance, Lite build only, 1 published app (30 days)
- Price
- Core: $20 monthly credits included, $204/yr annual (~$17/mo) per docs; Pro $100/mo. (Core $20/mo monthly price from search excerpt of pricing page)
- Pricing checked
- 2026-10-16
Side by side
| Field | Bolt.new | Replit Agent |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Bolt.newIn-browser AI app builder by StackBlitz. | Replit AgentCloud IDE with an AI agent that builds and deploys apps. |
| 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. | Replit AgentCore: $20 monthly credits included, $204/yr annual (~$17/mo) per docs; Pro $100/mo. (Core $20/mo monthly price from search excerpt of pricing page) |
| 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). | Replit AgentYes (Starter): daily Agent allowance, Lite build only, 1 published app (30 days) |
| Pricing verified | Bolt.new2026-11-12 | Replit Agent2026-10-16 |
| Edition tested | Bolt.newBolt.new Free plan, in browser | Replit AgentReplit Agent, free Starter plan, Free agent mode, in browser |
| Tested on | Bolt.new2026-10-16 | Replit Agent2026-10-16 |
| Outcome score | Bolt.new9 | Replit Agent8 |
| Speed score | Bolt.new9 | Replit Agent6 |
| Cost score | Bolt.new9 | Replit Agent8 |
| Developer experience score | Bolt.new8 | Replit Agent7 |
| Reliability score | Bolt.new8 | Replit Agent8 |
| Overall score | Bolt.new8.7 | Replit Agent7.6 |
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.
Replit Agent
Our T1 todo prompt gave a working preview in about 6-9 minutes. Replit built an Expo mobile app shown in a web phone preview rather than a plain web page. Add, complete, delete, filters and reload persistence all passed, and the agent fixed a theme type error itself. The console showed 4 errors and 26 warnings, which we didn't inspect. Credit usage was not visible on the free plan. Single run, not 3.cloud free plan
- Every T1 check passed with no manual fixes
- Fixed its own theme type error
- Free publish of 1 project on a replit.app subdomain
- Built an Expo mobile app instead of the plain web app we asked for
- About 6-9 minutes to a working preview
- Credit usage isn't visible on the free plan
- Console showed 4 errors and 26 warnings
- Power and Max agent modes are locked on the free plan
Who it’s for: Beginners and makers who want an all-in-one cloud workspace that can build and host web or mobile apps from a prompt.
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, Replit Agent 7.6. Check the free-tier limits above against your project before choosing.
FAQ
Which is better, Bolt.new or Replit Agent?
In our tests Bolt.new scored higher overall (8.7/10 vs 7.6/10). 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 Replit Agent free?
Yes (Starter): daily Agent allowance, Lite build only, 1 published app (30 days) (pricing checked 2026-10-16).
How much does Bolt.new cost compared with Replit Agent?
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.. Replit Agent: Core: $20 monthly credits included, $204/yr annual (~$17/mo) per docs; Pro $100/mo. (Core $20/mo monthly price from search excerpt of pricing page).
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