Bolt.new vs Devin: Which Is Better?
Bolt.new$25/mo
Devin$500/moApp Builder vs Specialized. Different approaches to AI-powered development, compared.
Quick Verdict
Bolt.new is a App Builder ($25/mo) while Devin is a Specialized ($500/mo). Choose Bolt.new for to ship mvps fast, or Devin for a fully autonomous ai software engineer.
At a Glance
Bolt.new
App BuilderPrice: $25/mo (Pro plan, free tier available)
Best for: Non-technical founders and builders who want to ship MVPs fast
Website: bolt.new
Devin
SpecializedPrice: $500/mo (Team plan, enterprise pricing available)
Best for: Engineering teams who want a fully autonomous AI software engineer
Website: devin.ai
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bolt.new | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Browser-based app builder — no local setup | ||
| Full-stack app generation from prompts | ||
| Built-in deployment to Netlify | ||
| Real-time preview as you build | ||
| Supabase and database integration | ||
| Component-level editing | ||
| Version history and rollback | ||
| Template library for common app types | ||
| API integration support | ||
| Mobile-responsive output by default | ||
| Fully autonomous AI software engineer | ||
| Own sandboxed development environment | ||
| Browser, terminal, and editor access | ||
| Slack integration for task assignment | ||
| Multi-step planning and execution | ||
| Bug fixing and code review | ||
| Documentation writing | ||
| Deployment pipeline execution | ||
| Learning from team codebase and patterns | ||
| Asynchronous task completion |
Browser-based app builder — no local setup
Full-stack app generation from prompts
Built-in deployment to Netlify
Real-time preview as you build
Supabase and database integration
Component-level editing
Version history and rollback
Template library for common app types
API integration support
Mobile-responsive output by default
Fully autonomous AI software engineer
Own sandboxed development environment
Browser, terminal, and editor access
Slack integration for task assignment
Multi-step planning and execution
Bug fixing and code review
Documentation writing
Deployment pipeline execution
Learning from team codebase and patterns
Asynchronous task completion
Pricing
Bolt.new
$25/mo
Pro plan, free tier available
Non-technical founders and builders who want to ship MVPs fast
Devin
$500/mo
Team plan, enterprise pricing available
Engineering teams who want a fully autonomous AI software engineer
Pros & Cons
Bolt.new
Pros
- Fastest path from idea to deployed app
- No coding knowledge required to start
- Built-in deployment — no DevOps needed
- Great for MVPs and prototypes
- Active community sharing templates
Cons
- Generated code can be messy and hard to maintain
- Limited control over architecture decisions
- Can hit walls on complex business logic
- Vendor lock-in to their deployment pipeline
- Debugging generated code is frustrating
Devin
Pros
- Most autonomous coding agent — truly handles tasks end-to-end
- Sandboxed environment prevents damage to your codebase
- Slack-based workflow integrates with team communication
- Handles mundane tasks so developers focus on architecture
- Continuously learning from your team patterns
Cons
- Very expensive at $500/mo — only makes sense for teams
- Still makes mistakes that require human review
- Slow on complex tasks (hours, not minutes)
- Limited to certain types of coding tasks
- Closed-source with limited customization
Who Should Use What?
Choose Bolt.new if you...
Non-technical founders and builders who want to ship MVPs fast
Choose Devin if you...
Engineering teams who want a fully autonomous AI software engineer
Try both and decide for yourself
The best way to choose is to try each tool on a real project. Most offer free tiers or trials.
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