# Bolt.new: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Bolt.new: Describe an app and Bolt builds, runs and deploys it in your browser. Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/bolt-new · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) Describe an app and Bolt builds, runs and deploys it in your browser. [Website & no-code builders](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/website-no-code) · Free plan Official site: [bolt.new](https://bolt.new) ## What Bolt.new does Bolt builds websites, apps, slides and prototypes from a chat, and can start from a Figma file, a GitHub repo or a team template. It picks a model for each task and tests and fixes its own code. Bolt Cloud adds hosting with custom domains and analytics, databases and user sign-in, so a finished project can go live without separate tools. ## Who Bolt.new is for - Product managers - Marketers - Small business owners - Agency teams ## Key features - Builds sites, apps, slides and prototypes from a chat - Start from Figma, GitHub or ready-made templates, using your own design system - Hosting with custom domains and analytics - Databases plus user management and authentication - Automatic model routing for each task ## Privacy and data Bolt.new says it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, GDPR and CCPA compliant, encrypts data with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2 or higher in transit, and excludes Team and Enterprise customers under an MSA or DPA from model training. Source: [Bolt.new’s own page](https://bolt.new/platform/security). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings. ## Learn Bolt.new free on Stepthrough - Comparison: [Lovable vs Bolt vs v0 for a simple internal app or lead form](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/lovable-vs-bolt-vs-v0) ## Alternatives to Bolt.new Other AI website and no-code builders in the directory. - [**Lovable**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/lovable) Free plan Build a website or web app by describing it in chat, then publish it to your own domain. - [**Jotform**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/jotform) Free plan Build forms, intake flows and approvals, with AI that creates a form from one prompt. - [**Mixo**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/mixo) Free plan AI website builder for small businesses: describe your business or idea in one sentence and it builds the site, with a sign-up or contact form, a blog and SEO setup. Sign-ups land on your dashboard with a CSV export. The free plan publishes a one-page site on a Mixo address. - [**SunSed**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/sunsed) Free trial Describe an app in plain words and SunSed builds the pages, the database and the logins. Builder is $30 a month after a 7-day free trial, card required. - [**v0**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/v0) Free plan Vercel’s AI builder that turns prompts into web apps and interfaces you can deploy. - [**Framer**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/framer) Free plan Design and publish fast, animated websites, with AI to generate pages and translate. [All 26 AI website and no-code builders](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/website-no-code) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Bolt.new?** Describe an app and Bolt builds, runs and deploys it in your browser. Bolt builds websites, apps, slides and prototypes from a chat, and can start from a Figma file, a GitHub repo or a team template. It picks a model for each task and tests and fixes its own code. Bolt Cloud adds hosting with custom domains and analytics, databases and user sign-in, so a finished project can go live without separate tools. **Who is Bolt.new for?** Bolt.new fits product managers, marketers, small business owners and agency teams, and other office teams with the same job to do. **Is Bolt.new free?** Bolt.new has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Bolt.new?** Other AI website and no-code builders include Lovable, Jotform, Mixo, SunSed and v0. **Is Bolt.new safe for work data?** Bolt.new says it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, GDPR and CCPA compliant, encrypts data with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2 or higher in transit, and excludes Team and Enterprise customers under an MSA or DPA from model training. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Bolt.new website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Checked against Bolt.new’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://bolt.new), [source 2](https://bolt.new/platform/security). Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). 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