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Bolt.new alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bolt.new: token limits on the free plan, and large projects can confuse the AI. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bolt.new, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lovable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Dyad logoDyadOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux4 of 440.0
2bolt.diy logobolt.diyOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 340.0
  1. Dyad logo

    1. DyadTop pick

    Best for: Technical makers who want a local, prompt-to-app tool with their own AI keys and no lock-in

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bolt.new

    Local open-source desktop builder, with your own models and code on your machine.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with code stored locally
    • Works with cloud APIs or local models
    • No platform lock-in on hosting

    Cons

    • You manage API keys, costs and deployment yourself
    • Desktop install rather than a shared web workspace
    • Less hand-holding than hosted builders
    Visit Dyad Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dyad a good Bolt.new alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free forever (Pro from $20/month)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Local models
    Ollama, LM Studio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
  2. bolt.diy logo

    2. bolt.diy

    Best for: Developers who want Bolt's workflow on their own machine with their own choice of models

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bolt.new

    The open-source, self-hosted fork of Bolt that works with almost any LLM.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT licensed
    • Works with many LLM providers, including local ones
    • Runs locally or in Docker

    Cons

    • You set it up, update it and pay for API usage yourself
    • Less polished and stable than hosted Bolt
    • No built-in hosting or backend services
    Visit bolt.diy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is bolt.diy a good Bolt.new alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Model choice
    Any LLM provider
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Docker
    Supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stackblitz-labs.github.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bolt.new alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Lovable logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for most people

Lovable

Polished chat-to-app flow with Supabase backend and GitHub sync.

Dyad logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for a free option

Dyad

Local open-source desktop builder, with your own models and code on your machine.

v0 logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

v0

Strong UI generation for React and Next.js projects.

bolt.diy logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for open source

bolt.diy

The open-source, self-hosted fork of Bolt that works with almost any LLM.

bolt.diy logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for self-hosting

bolt.diy

The open-source, self-hosted fork of Bolt that works with almost any LLM.

Replit logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for Mac

Replit

Full cloud IDE with hosting and an app-building agent.

Replit logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for Windows

Replit

Full cloud IDE with hosting and an app-building agent.

Dyad logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for Linux

Dyad

Local open-source desktop builder, with your own models and code on your machine.

Replit logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for iPhone and Android

Replit

Full cloud IDE with hosting and an app-building agent.

Base44 logo

Best Bolt.new alternative for working in the browser

Base44

Bundles backend, auth and hosting so you don't have to wire up services.

Bolt.new alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bolt.new?

Lovable ranks first right now. Polished chat-to-app flow with Supabase backend and GitHub sync. v0 and Replit follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bolt.new?

Yes. Lovable (free plan + paid), v0 (free plan + paid), Replit (free plan + paid) and Base44 (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bolt.new?

Yes: Dyad and bolt.diy. bolt.diy can also be self-hosted.

Which Bolt.new alternatives work on Linux?

Dyad runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Bolt.new?

The complaints we hear most: token limits on the free plan; large projects can confuse the AI.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bolt.new, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.