Bolt.new vs v0

Both are in our App builders tier list: Bolt.new is A-tier and v0 is A-tier.

Verdict

Both are A-tier. Bolt starts at $25 Pro ($30 Teams); v0 starts at $30 Plus ($30 of credits plus $2 a day when you log in) and has a $100 Business plan. Pick Bolt if you want to try an idea quickly in the browser with any stack. Pick v0 if you build React/Next.js UI and deploy straight to Vercel. Skip both for a backend-first or full-stack app.

Pricing compared

Cheapest entry plan: Bolt.new Pro at $25/mo (checked 25 Oct 2026).

Bolt.new vs v0: plan prices in USD, from the official pricing pages.
PlanMonthlyAnnual (per mo)Source
Bolt Pro$25Not publishedbolt.new/pricing
Bolt Teams$30Not publishedbolt.new/pricing
v0 Plus$30Not publishedv0.app/pricing
v0 Business$100Not publishedv0.app/pricing
Bolt.new vs v0, side by side
FieldBolt.newv0
TierAA
Why this tierIt is great for quick prototypes in the browser. For full apps with a backend, Lovable is our S-tier pick, so Bolt sits at A-tier.Its React and Next.js UI output is best in class, and it deploys straight to Vercel. That focus makes it A-tier among app builders.
Best for
  • Quick prototypes in the browser
  • Trying an idea without installing anything
  • React and Next.js UI
  • Deploying straight to Vercel
Skip if
  • You need a full app with a backend (Lovable is our S-tier pick)
  • You want to work in your own local repo
  • You aren't using React or Next.js
  • You need a backend-first app builder
Plans
  • Bolt Pro: $25/mo
  • Bolt Teams: $30/mo
Sources
  • v0 Plus: $30/mo
  • v0 Business: $100/mo
Sources
Free tierYes: Free plan: 300K tokens daily limit, 1M tokens a month, Bolt branding on websites (source: bolt.new/pricing, checked )Yes: Free plan: $0/month, 7 messages a day (source: v0.app/pricing, checked )
Last checked
Tier historyA since 14 Oct 2026: Initial ranking at launchA since 14 Oct 2026: Initial ranking at launch

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