v0 vs Bolt.new
v0 vs Bolt.new (AI App Builders). Agent test scores: v0 8.3/10, Bolt.new 8.7/10. Bolt.new scored 0.4 higher overall in our separate rubric v0.1 tests (editions and tasks can differ — see Edition tested and the notes below). Pricing: v0 — Plus $30/user/mo; Business $100/user/mo; Enterprise custom; 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..
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- VibeToolRank score
- 8.3/10
- Last tested
- 2026-10-16
- Runs
- 1 (single run)
- Outcome score
- 9/10
- Edition tested
- v0 free plan, in browser
- Free plan, as measured
- $0.64 of credit for one todo app (T1)
- Free plan
- Yes: 7 messages/day; new users get one-time $5 credits
- Price
- Plus $30/user/mo; Business $100/user/mo; Enterprise custom
- Pricing checked
- 2026-10-16
- 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
Side by side
| Field | v0 | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | v0Vercel's AI app and UI generator. | Bolt.newIn-browser AI app builder by StackBlitz. |
| Pricing | v0Plus $30/user/mo; Business $100/user/mo; Enterprise custom | 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. |
| Free tier | v0Yes: 7 messages/day; new users get one-time $5 credits | 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). |
| Pricing verified | v02026-10-16 | Bolt.new2026-11-12 |
| Edition tested | v0v0 free plan, in browser | Bolt.newBolt.new Free plan, in browser |
| Tested on | v02026-10-16 | Bolt.new2026-10-16 |
| Outcome score | v09 | Bolt.new9 |
| Speed score | v09 | Bolt.new9 |
| Cost score | v07 | Bolt.new9 |
| Developer experience score | v07 | Bolt.new8 |
| Reliability score | v08 | Bolt.new8 |
| Overall score | v08.3 | Bolt.new8.7 |
What our tests found
v0
Our T1 todo prompt was done in about 94s, with a preview link at 25s. v0 tested its own work in its browser, found a missing lib/utils file and fixed it. Add, complete, delete, filters and reload persistence all passed with no manual fixes. The build cost $0.64 of the $5 free credit. Single run, not 3.cloud free plan
- Done in about 94 seconds, with a preview link after 25 seconds
- Tested its own work, found a missing file and fixed it without help
- Every T1 check passed with no manual fixes
- Publish button available on the free plan
- Signup requires phone SMS verification
- The $5 free credit covers only about 7 builds like ours at $0.64 each
- v0's own pages disagreed on whether the $5 credit renews monthly or is one-time
Who it’s for: Developers, especially in the Next.js and Vercel ecosystem, who want fast, self-checking app generation from a prompt.
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.
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: v0 8.3, Bolt.new 8.7. Check the free-tier limits above against your project before choosing.
FAQ
Which is better, v0 or Bolt.new?
In our tests Bolt.new scored higher overall (8.7/10 vs 8.3/10). 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 v0 free?
Yes: 7 messages/day; new users get one-time $5 credits (pricing checked 2026-10-16).
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).
How much does v0 cost compared with Bolt.new?
v0: Plus $30/user/mo; Business $100/user/mo; Enterprise custom. 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..
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