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Bolt Free: Complete Guide to StackBlitz Bolt's Free Tier (2026)

Is Bolt free? Yes! Learn what's included in StackBlitz Bolt's free AI app builder, its limitations, and how to build apps faster.

TL;DR

Bolt offers a free tier with limitations. Limited tokens per day. Want to make money while using Bolt? Install Idlen and earn passive income during AI wait times.

What you get with Bolt Free

Here's what's included in the free tier

Included Features

  • AI-powered full-stack builder
  • In-browser development
  • Instant preview
  • npm package support
  • GitHub sync
  • Deploy to Netlify

Limitations

  • Limited tokens per day
  • Basic project templates
  • Standard processing speed
  • No private projects
  • Community support only

Bolt Free vs Paid

Compare free and paid plans to see what's best for you

PlanPriceFeatures
Free
$0
  • AI-powered full-stack builder
  • In-browser development
  • Instant preview
Bolt Pro$20/month
  • More tokens/day
  • Private projects
  • Priority processing
Bolt TeamCustom
  • Team collaboration
  • Shared workspaces
  • Admin controls

Make Bolt Even More Free

Why just use Bolt for free when you can actually EARN money while using it? Install Idlen and get paid for the wait time during AI responses.

€30-100
/month average
0
extra work
100%
privacy

How to Maximize Bolt Free

Bolt's browser-based AI builder is unique. Here's how to get the most from the free tier.

Best Practices for Free Users

  1. Clear prompts save tokens - Well-defined requirements = fewer iterations
  2. Use templates - Start from templates to save on setup tokens
  3. Export frequently - Save your code to GitHub regularly
  4. Batch changes - Group modifications into single prompts

What Makes Bolt Unique

  • No local setup - Everything runs in your browser
  • Full Node.js - Real backend, not just frontend
  • Instant preview - See changes immediately
  • True deployment - Deploy directly to Netlify

When Free Is Enough

  • Learning AI-powered development
  • Prototyping and MVPs
  • Personal projects
  • Hackathons and experiments

🎁 Get Bolt Pro for FREE with Idlen

Bolt Pro costs $20/month. Idlen users earn €30-100/month. Your subscription pays for itself!

How it works:

  1. Install the free Idlen extension
  2. Ads display during AI thinking time
  3. Build apps normally — nothing changes
  4. Your earnings automatically cover Bolt Pro

"Unlimited tokens and private projects without paying? Idlen makes Bolt Pro free." — App builder experience

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