Replit vs Bolt.new
Someone who already knows they want an AI agent writing full-stack code is deciding whether to work in a single all-in-one environment or a faster, narrower prototyping tool they'll export out of later.
The difference that matters
Replit is a browser IDE where the agent, database, secrets and hosting live in one place, so publishing a working app never leaves the product. Bolt.new runs on WebContainers to spin up a full-stack JS app in the browser fast and bills by tokens (300K/day free, 10M tokens for $25/mo with two-month rollover) rather than by seat, and it expects you to export the code or host it yourself once the prototype is real, since deploy isn't the built-in first-class step that it is on Replit.
Side by side
| Replit | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free daily Agent credits, built-in database, publish up to 1 project | 300K tokens/day, 1M/month |
| Entry paid plan | Core, $20/mo billed monthly ($17/mo billed annually), plus $25/mo of usage credits included | $25/mo (10M tokens, 2-month rollover) |
| Custom domain from | not stated | $25/mo (Pro) |
| Code export | not stated | Yes, in-product |
| Bills in | not stated | tokens |
| Output | not stated | Full-stack JS in WebContainers |
Choose Replit if
You want the agent to also ship the thing: built-in database, hosting and a live deploy without wiring up a separate host or exporting anything.
Choose Bolt.new if
You want the fastest possible prompt-to-working-prototype loop, care about seeing exactly what you're spending in tokens, and plan to export the code and take it elsewhere once the idea proves out.
Our verdict
Replit wins for anything you want live on the web without touching a separate host. Bolt.new wins for a fast, disposable prototype or one you intend to export and run on your own infrastructure.
What to watch out for
Replit's Core plan is confirmed at $20/mo billed monthly or $17/mo billed annually (plus $25/mo of included usage credits), following a February 2026 pricing restructure that some older sources still miss, showing a stale $25/mo figure. A custom domain and code export to GitHub are both supported on Replit's paid plans. Bolt.new's pricing ($25/mo Pro, 300K tokens/day free, 1M/month) is confirmed and stable.
Compare against the rest
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