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AI Tool Comparison

Base44 vs Bolt.new

A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.

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Base44

Describe an app in plain language and get a working full-stack web application, backend and database included, no code required. Wix acquired Base44 for $80M cash in June 2025.

Coding
freemium
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Bolt.new

Generate, run, and deploy full-stack web apps directly in the browser using WebContainers — no local setup required. Token-metered pricing with unused tokens rolling over one month.

Coding
freemium
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Bottom Line

Base44 and Bolt.new are rated evenly — the right pick comes down to which workflow you're running.

Choose Base44 if…

Coding

Choose Bolt.new if…

Coding

AttributeBase44Bolt.new
CategoryCodingCoding
Pricingfreemiumfreemium
Pricing DetailNow managed under Wix's product suiteFree (1M tokens) / $25/mo Pro (10M tokens) / $30/member Teams
Rating4.54.5

Key Features

Base44

  • Prompt-to-app generation
  • Built-in database and auth
  • One-click hosting
  • Editable generated code

Bolt.new

  • Full browser IDE
  • One-prompt app generation
  • npm package support
  • Real-time preview
  • Netlify/Cloudflare deploy

Pros

Base44

  • Fast from idea to live app
  • Handles backend automatically
  • Good for non-coders

Bolt.new

  • Zero setup required
  • Surprisingly capable for full apps
  • Great for prototyping
  • Multiple framework support

Cons

Base44

  • Complex apps need manual work
  • Less control than coding by hand

Bolt.new

  • Complex apps require a lot of prompt iteration
  • Token limits can cut off mid-build
  • Less control than a local IDE

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