Head to head · Coding · updated Oct 25, 2026
Bolt.new vs Replit Agent
Bolt.new scores 44 to Replit Agent's 10 on public evidence for build an app from a prompt (vibe coding), and they rank #2 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.
Replit Agent
Agent inside Replit's cloud IDE that builds, hosts, and deploys full apps with databases.
+ Hosting, database, auth, and secrets live in one place, so deployment is a button.
− Effort-based billing makes costs unpredictable and the agent has deleted user data in a notorious incident.
Side by side
public evidence| Bolt.new | Replit Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence score / 100 | 44 | 10 |
| GitHub stars | 16,575 | closed source |
| Hacker News stories, 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Release-feed mentions, 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Last activity | 676 days ago | – |
| Pricing | Free tier · Pro $20/mo | Free tier · Core $25/mo plus usage |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android |
| Maker | StackBlitz | Replit |
Which one?
Pick Bolt.new if
- you want the stronger public evidence (44 vs 10)
- a bigger GitHub community matters (16,575 vs 0 stars)
Best for quick prototypes and Expo mobile apps.
Pick Replit Agent if
- you need it on android, ios
Best for beginners who want build and hosting in one tool.