Cursor vs Bolt.new

Cursor (Anysphere) and Bolt.new (StackBlitz) compared head-to-head: prices from $20 and $0, model-dependent vs. model-dependent context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Cursor vs Bolt.new — Category side-by-side

Provider	Cursor Anysphere	Bolt.new StackBlitz
From /month	$20	Free
Billing	subscription	freemium + tokens
Top models	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro
Context	model-dependent	model-dependent
Limits	Pro: 500 fast premium requests/mo	token-based; Pro: 10M tokens/mo
Free tier	Hobby: 50 fast + slow requests/mo	yes — daily token allowance
Best for	Devs who want AI inside a familiar editor	Building & shipping fullstack apps from a prompt
Strengths	Best-in-class autocomplete (Tab) Multi-file Composer Model choice	Deploy-from-prompt Zero-setup browser IDE Fast prototyping
Weaknesses	Credit-based fast requests Editor lock-in	Token costs on big apps Less control than local dev

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? Bolt.new ($0) is cheaper than Cursor ($20).

Bolt.new is especially strong when you care about "Building & shipping fullstack apps from a prompt".

🆫 Start without budget? Bolt.new shines with a free tier (yes — daily token allowance).

Bolt.new is especially strong when you care about "Building & shipping fullstack apps from a prompt".

Go to Cursor → Go to Bolt.new →

Frequently asked questions: Cursor vs Bolt.new

Cursor or Bolt.new: which is cheaper?

The entry price depends on each provider and plan tier. This page shows the current indicative values side by side.

Which offers more context — Cursor or Bolt.new?

Cursor reaches model-dependent, Bolt.new reaches model-dependent. More context helps with long files and large repos.

Is there a free tier for Cursor or Bolt.new?

Yes — details on free tiers and free quotas are in the side-by-side table above.