Lovable vs Bolt
A draft comparison from public docs and pricing. It is not a test result.
EstimatedFrom docs and public pricing · last verified 19 Oct 2026 · test build coming soon
The short answer
Pick Lovable if…
- You want a backend from day one: Lovable Cloud is on by default, and connecting your own Supabase works on every plan.
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Pick Bolt if…
- You prefer token-based pricing and Bolt Database by default.
- Supabase needs Pro ($25) and one fixed Supabase organisation per account.
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Side by side
CriteriaLovableBolt
Price at 100 / 1k / 10k users
LovableUS$25 · US$25 · Not yet measured
BoltUS$25 · US$25 · Not yet measured
Free tier
LovableFree: from Lovable docs. 5 build credits/day (up to 30/month), 20 Cloud credits/month, 4 AI credits/month
BoltFree: 1M tokens/month, 300K/day, Bolt branding, up to 333k web requests
Entry paid plan
LovablePro (100 credits): US$25/mo. from Lovable docs. 100 credits/month; $250/year billed annually. Higher tiers up to 10,000 credits ($2,250/month). Business is not listed.
BoltPro: US$25/mo. From 10M tokens/month, no Bolt branding, custom domain, up to 1M web requests, tokens roll over 1 month
AU
LovableNot researched in this pass.
BoltNot researched in this pass.
Security notes
LovableNone recorded yet
BoltNone recorded yet
What it is
LovableChat-to-app builder for web apps, with a built-in backend (Lovable Cloud) or your own Supabase project.
BoltBrowser-based AI app builder with hosting and Bolt Database included; Supabase on paid plans.
Works with
Only cells we have a note for. A dash means that builder was not researched for that tool.
| Tool | Lovable | Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Resend | ○ Manual | — |
| Supabase | ● Native | ● Paid |
● Native● Paid native on a paid plan◐ Partial○ Manual setup— Not recordedSwipe sideways for more builders →
Test build
Coming soon
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We’ll build the same reference app with Lovable and with Bolt, then compare time, the real bill and what broke.
FAQ
Which one is cheaper to start?
Both have a free plan, and the entry paid plans are $25/month each (Lovable Pro 100 credits, Bolt Pro), checked 19 Oct 2026.