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Bolt.new vs Cursor
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
Bolt.new
Browser-based AI coding environment that builds and runs full-stack apps from a single prompt
8.0Excellent
Cursor
AI-first code editor with inline chat, autocomplete, and codebase-aware assistance
8.3Excellent
Our Verdict
We recommend Cursor
Both tools are excellent choices, but Cursor has a slight edge in our overall scoring.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bolt.new | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| API Access | ||
| Plugins / Extensions | ||
| Image Generation | ||
| Code Execution | ||
| File Upload | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Max Context Window | 128K tokens | 200K tokens |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | Bolt.new | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free Limited daily tokens, public projects only | Free 2000 completions, 50 slow premium requests/month |
| Pro | $20 10M tokens/month, private projects, faster models | $20 Unlimited completions, 500 fast premium requests |
| Teams | $40 Per seat, shared projects, admin controls | $40 Per user, centralized billing, SAML SSO, privacy mode |
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Bolt.new | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Features | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value for Money | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Support | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Overall | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Pros & Cons
Bolt.new
Pros
- +Zero setup — entire dev environment runs in the browser
- +Generates and runs full-stack apps end-to-end
- +One-click deploy to Netlify or StackBlitz
- +Great for rapid prototyping and demos
Cons
- −Token limits can be hit fast on large apps
- −Complex apps require significant manual editing afterward
- −No persistent workspace on free tier
Cursor
Pros
- +Purpose-built IDE with AI deeply integrated throughout
- +Codebase-aware context — understands your entire project
- +Tab autocomplete is faster and smarter than GitHub Copilot
- +Supports Claude, GPT-4o, and other top models
Cons
- −Requires switching away from your existing IDE
- −Can be slow when processing large codebases
- −Free tier limits are restrictive for daily use