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Bolt.new vs Cursor
Coding Tools — Side-by-side comparison
Quick Verdict
Cursor has a higher rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Cursor offers more features (5 vs 4).
Pricing Comparison
Bolt.new
FreeFree
Pro$20/mo
Teams$40/user/mo
Cursor
HobbyFree
Pro$20/mo
Business$40/user/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bolt.new | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Chat Interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code Generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Generation | ✗ | ✗ |
| File Upload | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Browsing | ✗ | ✗ |
| API Access | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom GPTs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Voice Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Plugin Ecosystem | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max Context | Full project | Full codebase |
Pros & Cons
Bolt.new
Pros
+ Instant full-stack apps from prompts
+ Built-in deployment and hosting
+ Great for prototyping
+ No local setup needed
Cons
- Limited control over architecture
- Token limits on free tier
- Not ideal for complex enterprise apps
- Vendor lock-in for hosting
Cursor
Pros
+ Full codebase awareness
+ Multi-file editing
+ VS Code compatible
+ Composer mode for big changes
Cons
- Higher price than Copilot
- Resource intensive
- Learning curve for advanced features
Best For
Bolt.new
Non-technical founders building MVPsRapid prototypingHackathon participantsSolo developers shipping fast
Cursor
Full-stack developersStartups building fastTeams doing complex refactorsDevelopers wanting AI-first editor