Head to head · Coding · updated Oct 25, 2026
Bolt.new vs Stitch
Bolt.new scores 44 to Stitch's 42 on public evidence for screenshot / design to code, and they rank #3 and #4 there. Both are free to start. Numbers below are the same public signals the ranking uses, recomputed nightly — nothing here is sponsored.
Bolt.new
Browser-based app builder that runs a full Node.js environment via WebContainers.
+ Runs npm, dev servers, and builds entirely in the browser so nothing is installed.
− Token-metered pricing burns through the monthly allowance on larger projects.
Stitch
Google Labs tool that generates UI designs and front-end code from text prompts or sketches.
+ Produces editable designs you can paste into Figma as well as HTML/CSS.
− Experimental Labs product with generation caps and limited iteration.
Side by side
public evidence| Bolt.new | Stitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence score / 100 | 44 | 42 |
| GitHub stars | 16,575 | closed source |
| Hacker News stories, 30d | 0 | 5 |
| Release-feed mentions, 30d | 0 | 5 |
| Last activity | 676 days ago | 1 days ago |
| Pricing | Free tier · Pro $20/mo | Free with monthly generation limits |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Maker | StackBlitz |
Which one?
Pick Bolt.new if
- you want the stronger public evidence (44 vs 42)
- a bigger GitHub community matters (16,575 vs 0 stars)
Best for quick prototypes and Expo mobile apps.
Pick Stitch if
- you want active maintenance (1 days since last activity vs 676)
Best for quick UI mockups from a sketch or prompt.