- Pick it if you are:
- Founders validating an idea; Designers and PMs making demos
- Top complaint:
- Bolt.new tokens burn fast on larger projects
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $25/mo
- Pick it if you are:
- Full-time professional developers; VS Code users wanting AI upgrade
- Top complaint:
- Cursor agent not working: High Load, Reconnecting and timeouts
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $8/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Bolt.new
- Bolt.new tokens burn fast on larger projects(9/10)
- Tokens spent on planning and thinking with no code change(8/10)
- No refunds: Bolt subscriptions are non-refundable(8/10)
- Tokens vanish when you cancel(6/10)
- Token reloads only for the highest Pro tier or annual plans(5/10)
Cursor
- Why is Cursor so confusing and expensive? Usage pools and plan changes(6/10)
- Is Cursor worth it? Pricing for part-time coders and third-party models(4/10)
- Usage limit reached but the usage bar is not full(7/10)
Bolt.new
- Error-fix loops waste tokens(9/10)
- Sessions crash or stall near completion(7/10)
Cursor
- Updates break functionality and corrupt data(9/10)
- File saving failures reported(8/10)
- Cursor agent not working: High Load, Reconnecting and timeouts(8/10)
Bolt.new
- Project too large to publish (100MB limit)(6/10)
Cursor
- Quality reportedly declining over time(7/10)
- Slows down with large repositories(5/10)
- High memory and CPU use, freezes on large repos(7/10)
Bolt.new
- Netlify publish fails or breaks after forking(6/10)
- Supabase connection and credentials problems(7/10)
Cursor
- MCP servers show connected but agent sees 0 tools(6/10)
Bolt.new
- Prototype ceiling: complex apps get brittle(7/10)
Cursor
- AI makes unwanted code changes autonomously(8/10)
- Extensions missing or blocked in Cursor (Open VSX, Microsoft extensions)(5/10)
- Agent auto-run can cause production disasters(9/10)
Bolt.new
- Slow or unhelpful support, reply to few complaints(6/10)
Cursor
- Poor customer support and censorship allegations(6/10)
Bolt.new
- Generated apps ship with weak security by default(7/10)
Cursor
- Remote code execution vulnerabilities documented(9/10)
- Enterprise data privacy concerns(7/10)
Bolt.new
- Setup and npm install failures in new projects(5/10)
Cursor
No signals
Pricing Comparison
Bolt.new
Users: 1 person
Storage: 10MB upload limit
Limits: 300K daily and 1M monthly token limit, Bolt branding, 10MB upload limit, no custom domain, no rollover
Users: 1 person
Storage: 100MB upload limit
Limits: Higher token tiers cost more
Users: Per member
Limits: Token amount per member not stated on pricing page
Users: Custom
Cursor
Users: Individual
Limits: Limited usage, no third-party models, no cloud agents
Users: Individual
Limits: Cursor models only at fixed settings (Fast off, medium effort)
Users: Individual
Users: Individual
Limits: Weekly pool; Auto is Cost mode only on individual plans
Users: Individual
Users: Individual
Users: Individual
Users: Per user (from)
Users: Individual
Limits: Legacy plan, no longer sold to new customers
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bolt.new | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Prompt to full-stack app Web apps and Expo mobile projects | ||
| Multi-file editing (Composer) Signature feature, industry-leading | ||
| Plan mode Discuss without changing code | ||
| Inline code completions Tab completions | ||
| AI chat interface Chat about code | ||
| Version History Revert without spending tokens | ||
| Context | ||
| Codebase indexing Indexes entire repo for context | ||
| Deploy | ||
| Built-in hosting (bolt.host) Publish button; custom domain on paid plans | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Netlify and GitHub integration | ||
| VS Code extensions Most work, some lag | ||
| Git integration Built-in via VS Code | ||
| Data | ||
| Supabase database Bolt-provisioned or connected | ||
| AI | ||
| Multiple AI models GPT-4, Claude, etc. | ||
| Custom AI models Uses provider models | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Annual billing discount Up to 28% off, paid upfront | ||
| Cash refunds Terms say non-refundable | ||
| Security | ||
| Privacy Mode Business tier, zero data retention | ||
| SOC 2 certification Type II certified | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| Team management Business tier | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Requires internet | ||
| Deployment | ||
| On-premises deployment Cloud only | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Not currently available | ||
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