Bolt: Free caps tokens at 300K a day and takes sites offline at hosting limits; Pro starts at $25 a month
Updated October 4, 2026 · By Elias Brandt · Documentation review, not tested hands-on
Pros
- Build and hosting in one account
- Export path for the code
- Itemised limits
Cons
- Free sites can go offline
- Token limits tighten with project size
- Terms need a read
Bottom line
300K tokens a day and 1M a month, public and private projects, Bolt branding on websites, 10MB uploads, hosting up to 333k web requests, unlimited databases.
You want to share a prototype quickly without wiring up separate services, because each project publishes to a free bolt.host address with a database and authentication included.
You plan to launch a public site on the Free plan, because once its monthly hosting allowance is used the site stops serving until the next cycle.
Best forFounders testing an app ideaProduct managers and marketersAgencies handing over client workDevelopers who want the code elsewhere
Strengths, limits and who it suits, in full
Strengths
- Build and hosting in one account Publishing to a bolt.host address, a database and authentication come with the project, so a prototype can be shared without setting up other services.
- Export path for the code Projects download as a zip that runs locally with Node.js and can sync to GitHub, which keeps the code outside Bolt.
- Itemised limits Token, request and bandwidth limits are published per plan, and Pro offers a spending cap for extra hosting traffic.
Limits
- Free sites can go offline Free hosting has a hard monthly limit, and the site stays offline until usage resets.
- Token limits tighten with project size Bolt says token use rises with project size, and the Free plan stops at 300K a day and 1M a month.
- Terms need a read Output may not be copyrightable, subscriptions are non-refundable and eligible content may be used for model training unless you opt out.
Who it suits
- Founders testing an app idea build the first version on Free, then price Pro only once you know the live traffic and database needs.
- Product managers and marketers a prototype or campaign page can be shared from the same account, but check the Made in Bolt badge and request limits before a launch.
- Agencies handing over client work download the zip and plan how database data will move before the client owns it.
- Developers who want the code elsewhere confirm the zip runs locally and that your Git workflow works before relying on Bolt hosting.
How much does Bolt cost?
Prices confirmed · checked
Regional prices: Free costs $0.
Pro shows $25 a month billed monthly or $18 a month billed yearly and starts at 10M tokens; Teams shows $30 per member monthly or $27 yearly. The Help Center billing examples mention larger Pro tiers, including $50 and $100 a month and a $540 a year plan, but the tier selector on the pricing page was not read, so those prices are not listed as current. Bolt Forge, an open-source model option, runs as a research preview until October 14, 2026, and a $9 a month Lite plan is offered through a waitlist. No exact annual invoice or savings total is inferred from rounded monthly equivalents.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Free | $0 sourceFrom bolt.new/pricing, checked Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, public and private projects, Bolt branding on websites, 10MB uploads, hosting up to 333k web requests, unlimited databases. |
| Bolt Pro | $25 per month billed monthly$18 per month billed yearly sourceFrom bolt.new/pricing, checked Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | Starts at 10M tokens a month with no daily limit, rollover of unused tokens, no Bolt branding, 100MB uploads, up to 1M web requests, custom domains, expanded database capacity and a choice of database provider. |
| Bolt Teams | $30 per member per month billed monthly$27 yearly sourceFrom bolt.new/pricing, checked Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | Everything in Pro plus centralized billing, team access management, sharing with your organization and private NPM registries. Tokens are not shared between members. |
| Bolt Enterprise | Custom | Everything in Pro plus SSO, audit logs, compliance support, a dedicated account manager and 24/7 priority support. |
How far does it go?
- Daily tokens are not a monthly bankAt Free’s 300K daily maximum, three full days use 900K tokens; only 100K remain for a fourth day before the 1M monthly cap. This is arithmetic, not a measured build. Hosting bandwidth and requests are separate account-wide limits. The displayed yearly monthly equivalent is not used to infer an exact annual invoice.
Arithmetic from the published allowances above, not a usage test.
Taxes, currency and promotions can change the price you see at checkout.
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Key features
| Feature | What it does | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Builds websites, web apps, slides and prototypes from prompts, Figma or GitHub | — | |
| Standard agent for all users and a Max agent for Pro plans | — | |
| Built-in hosting on a free bolt.host address, with custom domains on paid plans | — | |
| Bolt database created on demand, with authentication, file storage and server functions | — | |
| Download the project as a zip or sync it to GitHub | — | |
| Stripe payments, Supabase and Netlify integrations | — | |
| Tokens, reset and rollover | Free tokens reset monthly on the 1st with a separate 300K daily cap that does not carry over. Paid tokens reset on the renewal date, roll over for one more month and are lost with the subscription if you cancel. | Bolt says larger projects use more tokens per message, so the same plan stretches less far as the app grows. |
| Hosting limits you can hit | Free hosting is 10 GB and 333,333 requests a month with a hard stop; Pro raises this to 30 GB and 1 million requests with an optional pay-as-you-go spending cap. Limits are shared across all projects on the account. | A Free-plan site goes offline until the next cycle once limits are reached, so launch traffic can switch off a live app. |
| Database and what moves out | Bolt creates databases on demand and says they are unlimited. Duplicating a project copies table structure but not data, and Version History does not restore databases. | Moving data to Supabase uses a separate claim step that needs Pro or Teams, so plan the move before the data matters. |
Check what survives a project handoff
A code archive is only one part of a working application. Keep an inventory of source files, environment variables, database schema, database rows and external service accounts. The project documentation provides ZIP download and duplication routes, but duplicating a Bolt database copies its structure without its rows. That specific limitation should not be read as a claim that every possible data export is unavailable.
Separate build capacity from availability
Before sharing a prototype, note both the token balance and the account’s hosting usage. The hosting rules apply across projects, so another project can consume part of the same allowance. A prototype that builds successfully can still reach a hosting limit later. If moving to Supabase, distinguish claiming the existing database from replacing its connection; the advanced database guide warns that the latter can cause data loss.
Settle ownership and training terms before client work
Under the Terms of Service, StackBlitz assigns you whatever rights it holds in AI output, subject to third-party rights, and warns that such output may not be protectable by copyright. Eligible Bolt content can also be used to train its models and to build de-identified datasets unless you opt out. For an agency, that means agreeing with the client who owns generated code and opting out before client material enters a project.
Rehearse a disposable handoff
Proposed evaluation · not performed yet
On Free, create a small inventory demo with three fictional products, quantities 0, 2 and 5, and no customer data or payment integration. Stop when the account’s build allowance runs out.
- Record token use while creating and then changing one field. Check that the zero-stock product is not presented as available.
- Publish a disposable preview on the included address and verify the same three records after reload.
- Download the ZIP. Inspect its README, dependency files and scripts before following its local setup instructions; record which environment settings are still required.
- Duplicate the project and compare the schema and rows. Keep a separate data handoff plan if the duplicate lacks the fixture records.
Accept a handoff only when the recipient can identify and restore every required component. Do not treat a successful ZIP download as a database backup or a production-readiness test.
Is Bolt worth it?
Documentation review plus dated public user reports. Documentation review, not tested hands-on. Not scored.
Worth it if
- You want to share a prototype quickly without wiring up separate services, because each project publishes to a free bolt.host address with a database and authentication included.
- You need the code to leave the platform, since projects download as a zip that runs locally with Node.js and can sync to GitHub.
- You expect live traffic and need a predictable ceiling, because Pro raises hosting to 1 million requests and lets you set a spending cap for anything beyond.
Probably not if
- You plan to launch a public site on the Free plan, because once its monthly hosting allowance is used the site stops serving until the next cycle.
- You need Version History or project duplication to protect your data, because neither restores or copies database rows.
- You want a refundable trial of the paid plan, because the Terms of Service make subscriptions non-refundable.
Bolt alternatives
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All-in-one AI websites for small service businesses
Non-developers and small teams who want to turn a described idea into a working web or mobile app prototype
Small business sites and landing pages drafted by AI, then refined by hand
Non-coders who already pay for an AI assistant and want it to build and host an app with a database
Designer-led marketing sites and portfolios
AI-built web apps with synced code
Designing UI screens and prototypes with AI and coding agents
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bolt have a free plan?
Bolt Free costs $0 and includes 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, public and private projects, 10MB uploads and hosting up to 333k web requests. Published websites carry Bolt branding. Free tokens reset on the 1st of each calendar month, and any unused part of the daily allowance does not carry over to the next day.
What happens when I run out of Bolt tokens?
When the Free plan's daily cap is reached, you can still edit files directly in Code view without spending tokens. On paid plans, tokens reset on the renewal date and unused tokens roll over. Token reloads that do not expire are sold only with the highest individual monthly Pro plan or with any annual Pro plan.
Can I use my own domain with Bolt?
A custom domain needs a paid plan; every project can still publish to a free .bolt.host address. If you downgrade to Free later, a domain that is already connected stays online, but it cannot be republished or reconnected, and the Made in Bolt badge comes back the next time you republish the site.
Can I cancel Bolt Pro and get my money back?
No refund is offered: the StackBlitz Terms of Service make Bolt subscriptions non-refundable. Cancelling also removes access to all allocated tokens, including rolled-over ones, when the current billing cycle ends. Before cancelling, check whether a live project still relies on a custom domain, the larger upload limit or the higher hosting allowance.
Sources and method11 official sources · 19 details checked · Oct 4, 2026
How we checked this profile
19 details on this page were checked against Bolt's own pages and help documentation (Oct 4, 2026).
See the checks by section19 documented
| Section | Checks | Last checked | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans and prices | 5 documented | bolt.new/pricingsupport.bolt.new/bolt-forge | |
| Strengths and limits | 5 documented | support.bolt.new/tokenssupport.bolt.new/plansstackblitz.com/terms-of-servicesupport.bolt.new/billing | |
| Features | 8 documented | support.bolt.new/tokenssupport.bolt.new/planssupport.bolt.new/hostingsupport.bolt.new/databasesupport.bolt.new/advancedsupport.bolt.new/projects-filessupport.bolt.new/bolt-cloud | |
| Platforms and integrations | 1 documented | bolt.new |
Sources for this profile
- Bolt pricing page, monthly and yearly viewsbolt.new
- Bolt Help Center: Tokenssupport.bolt.new
- Bolt Help Center: Billingsupport.bolt.new
- Bolt Help Center: Bolt Cloudsupport.bolt.new
All 11 sources
Plan cards come from the Bolt pricing page, whose static text lists the monthly view; the yearly figures of $18 and $27 appeared after switching the page to Yearly in a browser on 2026-10-04. Token, hosting, database, export and billing rules come from the Bolt Help Center pages read the same day, and ownership and training terms from the StackBlitz Terms of Service sections 3.3 to 3.5. The pricing page says yearly billing saves up to 28%, while the Help Center billing page says 10%; the price cards were used. Larger Pro token tiers, Teams limits, database storage caps and pay-as-you-go rates were not stated on the pages read, so none is given. No Bolt build was run, and third-party reviews were not used.
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