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Limits comparison
Lovable vs Bolt.new
Plans, usage limits, what happens at the limit, model scores, real build spend and use cases, side by side.
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The verdict, from the data
Both are app builders in our grouping; decide on price and limits.
Better for you if…
Lovable
- Publishes numeric usage limits on more plans (3 vs 2).
Better for you if…
Bolt.new
No clear data edge in what we track.
It depends
- Model scores: Lovable and Bolt.new let you pick models from several labs, so the score depends on the model you choose.
- Real-world spend: Lovable has 1 counted report, Bolt.new has 0; we need 3 or more to show a range.
- Usage per dollar: the two tools meter usage in different units, so we don't rank them on it.
- Same entry price: $25/mo for Lovable Pro and Bolt.new Pro.
- Both have a free plan.
Each line is computed from our plan, score and cost data. It isn't a quality ranking. Data checked .
Latest models
LovableMulti-model: you pick models from several labs. See the plan table for what each plan includes.
Bolt.newMulti-model: you pick models from several labs. See the plan table for what each plan includes.
Release dates from the vendors' official pages, checked Oct 17, 2026. Older models are hidden from the score charts below.
Price
LovableBolt.new
Plans and limits
Lovable
| Plan | Price | Included | Resets | At the limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 daily build credits (up to 30/mo) + 20 Cloud credits/mo + 4 AI-feature credits | Daily build grant expires end of each day; Cloud grant monthly | Upgrade only |
| Pro | $25/mo | 100 monthly credits + free grants (5 daily build credits, 20 Cloud credits/mo) | Monthly; credits roll over 1 month on monthly plans (expire 2 months after issue); daily grants expire daily | Buy a top-up |
| Business | $50/mo | 100 monthly Business credits + free grants | Monthly (same expiry rules as Pro) | Buy a top-up |
Sources: lovable.dev · docs.lovable.dev · checked 2026-10-16
Bolt.new
| Plan | Price | Included | Resets | At the limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 300K tokens/day, 1M tokens/mo | Daily cap (300K) resets daily; monthly 1M resets on the 1st of each calendar month | Hard stop |
| Pro partial | $25/mo | Starts at 10M tokens/mo, no daily limit | On subscription renewal date; unused tokens valid 2 months | Buy a top-up |
| Teams partial | $30/member/mo | Per-member monthly token allotment (not shared) | Renewal date; tokens stay with each member | Not confirmed |
Sources: bolt.new · support.bolt.new · checked 2026-10-16
What builders say they spent
LovableNot enough datan = 1 counted report; a range needs 3
Bolt.newNot enough datan = 0 counted reports; a range needs 3
Estimate from user reports, p25–p75. How costs are counted →
Use cases
@grok
LovableDemo site for All Star Burgers (identified by a reply bot)
@Jacobsklug
LovableAutonomous loop shipping a full app from one prompt (Lovable multitask vs Claude Code /loops)
FAQ
Is Lovable or Bolt.new cheaper?
Lovable's cheapest individual paid plan is Pro at $25/mo; Bolt.new's is Pro at $25/mo (checked 2026-10-16). Usage is metered differently, so cheaper doesn't mean more usage.
Does Lovable or Bolt.new have a free plan?
Lovable: yes (Free). Bolt.new: yes (Free).
What happens when you hit the limit on Lovable vs Bolt.new?
Lovable Pro: Buy a top-up. Bolt.new Pro: Buy a top-up.
Which scores higher on coding benchmarks, Lovable or Bolt.new?
It depends on the model you use. At least one side is multi-model or both use the same model family, so the boards don't separate them.