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COMPARE/NO-CODE & APP BUILDING/BOLT.NEW · CURSOR
NO-CODE & APP BUILDING · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
Bolt.newvsCursor
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Bolt.new
Starts at$25/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features9 features
Integrations2 native
PlatformsWeb
MCP serverNo
Cursor
Starts at$20/mo
Free planYes
Plans6 tiers
Features12 features
Integrations6 native
PlatformsMac · Windows · Linux · Web · API · Slack
MCP serverNo
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PRESETS
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ALL TOOLS UPDATED 2026.05.01
CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only Bolt.newRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
5- Deployment Manager
- Website Publisher
- Ui Designer
- Api Caller
- Database Manager
Both1 of 9 roles in the verified union.
1- Code Writer
Only CursorRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
3- Code Reviewer
- Test Writer
- Technical Writer
ROLE COVERAGE···
PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
No-Code & App Building
Code & Development
Starting Price
$25/mo
$20/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
4 tiers
6 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
Yes
Free Trial
No
Yes
Platforms
Web
Mac · Windows · Linux · Web · API · Slack
Top Features
9 features
12 features
Integrations
2 native
6 native
Public API
No
Yes
Webhooks (In)
No
INTEGRATIONS · 7 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH1
1
5UNION7
INTEGRATION
NOTES
GitHub
✓import
✓
Both. Import code repositories from GitHub directly into Bolt to continue development or enhance existing projects, as shown on the bolt.new homepage import options.
Figma
✓import
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Import designs directly from Figma into Bolt to continue building in code, as shown on the bolt.new homepage alongside the main build prompt.
GitLab
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DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Bolt.new
TOP FEATURES · 9
F01
AI Chat-to-Build InterfaceaiBuild fully functional apps and websites by describing what you want in plain language. Bolt translates natural language instructions into working code, deployable projects, and live websites without requiring any coding knowledge.
F02
Frontier AI Coding AgentsaiBolt integrates frontier coding agents from leading AI labs directly inside one familiar visual interface, eliminating the need to juggle multiple AI platforms or experience AI anxiety when switching tools.
F03
Automatic Error ReductionperformanceBolt automatically tests, refactors, and iterates on generated code, reducing errors by 98% according to the homepage. This keeps builders moving forward instead of getting stuck debugging generated output.
F04
Large-Scale Project HandlingcloudBolt handles projects 1,000 times larger than before through improved built-in context management that maintains complexity and keeps projects running smoothly as they grow.
F05
Design System IntegrationtemplateBuild on-brand from the start with Bolt's design system support. Teams can apply consistent design systems across all their projects instead of building from scratch each time.
F06
Bolt Cloud InfrastructurestorageBolt Cloud delivers enterprise-grade backend infrastructure built in, including hosting, unlimited databases, user management and authentication, SEO optimisation, analytics, and custom domains, all within one interface without requiring additional accounts or services.
Cursor
TOP FEATURES · 12
F01
AgentaiRuns complete coding tasks end-to-end on dedicated virtual machines, from planning through pull request, without developer supervision at each step. Cursor Automations (March 2026) extends this into always-on operation, firing agents automatically on GitHub PRs, Slack messages, PagerDuty alerts, cron schedules, and custom webhooks. Cursor 3 adds Agents Window for parallel agent management and Canvases for interactive dashboards within the agent pane.
F02
Tab AutocompleteaiPredicts next edits across multiple lines and files based on recent code changes and cursor position. Suggests structural rewrites and multi-line completions, not just single-line fills. Tab accepts suggestions; suggestions update as the developer types.
F03
Codebase UnderstandingsearchIndexes the full project with an embedding model, giving Agent and Cmd+K accurate recall across large codebases. Resolves natural language questions to specific files, functions, and patterns without manual path input.
F04
Multi-Model AccesssettingsSwitch between frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and xAI on a per-task basis. Auto mode selects the most cost-efficient model without touching the usage credit pool. Pro+ and Ultra multiply usage allowances 3x and 20x respectively.
F05
Scoped Edits (Cmd+K)editingApply targeted code edits or terminal commands using natural language on a highlighted block or specific files. Each change is previewed as a diff; developers accept, reject, or partially apply it without affecting the rest of the codebase.
F06
IDE (VS Code Fork)apiFull development environment built on VS Code with complete extension, theme, and keybinding support. All AI features are integrated directly into the IDE without a plugin layer. Existing VS Code setups migrate in one click.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Founders and product teamsGo from a plain-language description to a working, deployed prototype in hours. Bolt's AI chat interface handles code generation, error correction, and deployment in a single session, removing the engineering bottleneck from early product exploration. Ideas can be tested with stakeholders on the same day they emerge, and full applications can go from concept to live product in days rather than weeks.
Marketing teams and growth managersBuild and deploy high-performing campaign pages without engineering dependencies. SEO optimisation and hosting are built directly into the platform, so marketing teams can spin up, iterate, and publish pages on their own schedule. Custom domains and version history give campaigns a production-grade setup without the overhead of a separate web agency or developer handoff.
Digital agencies and freelancersDeliver more client projects in less time without proportionally scaling headcount. Bolt's full-stack infrastructure — hosting, databases, custom domains — means clients receive fully deployed products rather than front-end mockups. Agencies can use Bolt's design system integration and Figma import to maintain consistent branding across client work and hand off production-ready applications directly from one platform.
enterpriseEngineering teams assign feature tasks to Cloud Agents, which run on dedicated VMs to build, test, and demo complete implementations for developer review. Agents explore codebases, execute search and test steps, and return pull requests without requiring developer direction at each stage.
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