Bolt.new vs Cursor
Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026
Our Verdict
Cursor edges ahead overall
Cursor scores higher across rating and community trust. That said, the best choice depends on your specific workflow — read the breakdown below.
Detailed Comparison
Bolder value = winner in that category
Bolt.new
Cursor
4.7
Rating
4.8
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Reviews
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Freemium
Pricing
Freemium
$20/mo
Starting Price
$20/mo
Yes
Free Tier
Yes
Coding Tools
Category
Coding Tools
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Affiliate Program
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No-CodeBrowser IDEFull-StackReact
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Code EditorVS CodeAI CodingCodebase Chat
Bolt.newKey Features
- Full dev environment in browser
- Runs Node.js natively in browser
- Deploy to Netlify in one click
- Real-time preview
CursorKey Features
- Codebase-aware chat
- Multi-file editing
- Claude and GPT-4 models
- Tab completion
- Shadow workspace
Quick Verdict
Cursor wins — higher rating