Bolt.new
launchOctober 2024
powered byClaude Sonnet, GPT-5
goblin vibe check:
if you want to go from idea to working react prototype without touching your terminal this gets you there fast
browser-based app builder for going from prompt to working full-stack prototype with live preview and edits in the loop. useful when you want to stand up a real app fast without opening a local dev environment first.
cost
$20
per mo
prompt-to-app workflow with live preview and editable codetargets real prototypes instead of only static mockupsgood at collapsing ideation, code generation, and iteration into one browser loopstrong fit for quick product spikes and internal tools
key features
prompt-to-app workflow with live preview and editable codetargets real prototypes instead of only static mockupsgood at collapsing ideation, code generation, and iteration into one browser loopstrong fit for quick product spikes and internal tools
spec & usage
best used when speed to prototype matters more than pristine long-term architecture
cloud-first product surface keeps the setup friction low for non-terminal users
good complement to designer-heavy tools when you need working behavior instead of another mockup
limitations
you will still want a more controlled development flow once the prototype becomes a real product
scope:
codeapicloudpaidno-code
launchOctober 2024