Lovable vs Bolt for beginners
Both cost $25/mo and turn a description into an app.
Our pick
Lovable if you want a finished app with logins and a database and never want to see code; Bolt if you want fast prototypes and like watching the files.
Prices and features (checked 2026-10-13)
| Tool | Free | Paid | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovable | 5 credits/day (max 30/mo) | Pro $25/mo (100 credits; $21/mo yearly) | Turns a plain-English description into a full working web app with login and a database built in. Made for non-coders. |
| Bolt.new | 1M tokens/mo (300K/day) | Pro $25/mo (10M tokens; $18/mo yearly) | Builds apps right in your browser and lets you watch the files and preview as it works. Great for fast prototypes. |
When to switch
- Lovable: Switch to Cursor when credits run out on every small fix or you want full control over the code (it syncs to GitHub).
- Bolt.new: Switch to Cursor or Windsurf when the project gets big and token usage spikes.