Can I open-source Bolt.new?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. OpenCode (192k stars), OpenHands (83k stars), Cline (65k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Bolt.new — self-host in one command and stop paying $25/mo.
People still pay for Bolt.new because the UI can be copied, but high-quality code models, context ranking, safe execution, and constant evaluation are the product. The recurring cost buys model changes, indexing, prompt injection, tool permissions, sandboxing, evaluation, telemetry choices, and IDE compatibility, not just the visible interface.
xbrowser sandbox, model orchestration, package execution, deployment, and hosted compute
xfrontier proprietary model
xlarge-scale code retrieval
xcloud sandbox fleet
xenterprise policy and support
These projects already replace it, free.
Oopen-lovableSame prompt-to-app loop in a cloud sandbox, powered by your own model keys.open source↗OOnlookOpen source visual builder on a real React codebase; the grown-up sibling of the browser sandbox.open source↗DDyadBolt on your laptop, minus the hosting fairy.open source↗What each one is, in full: open-lovable · Onlook · Dyad
all 8 open-source alternatives to Bolt.new →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Bolt.new pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 300,000 tokens/day and 1,000,000 tokens/month; 10 MB file uploads; up to 333,000 web requests/month; unlimited databases. |
| pro 10m | $25/workspace | $18/workspace | 10,000,000 subscription tokens/month; no daily token cap; 100 MB uploads; up to 1,000,000 web requests/month. |
| pro 26m | $50/workspace | $45/workspace | 26,000,000 subscription tokens/month; no daily token cap; 100 MB uploads; up to 1,000,000 web requests/month. |
| pro 55m | $100/workspace | — | 55,000,000 subscription tokens/month; no daily token cap. |
| teams | $30/user | — | Per-member workspace plan; exact per-member token allowance is not publicly stated. |
| enterprise | custom | — | Custom seats, usage, security and support. |
free tier300,000 tokens/day and 1,000,000/month; 10 MB uploads; up to 333,000 web requests/month; unlimited databases
billingmonthly and annual options for some Pro bundles; annual discount varies by bundle; Teams annual price not publicly exposed
hidden costsMonthly subscription tokens roll over for at most 2 months and become unavailable if the paid subscription lapses; reload-token purchases are separate and do not expire.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Bolt.new?
Yes. open-lovable replaces Bolt.new today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Bolt.new cost?
Bolt.new costs about $25/month (Pro 10M, checked 2026-08-14), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Bolt.new?
Honestly: browser sandbox, model orchestration, package execution, deployment, and hosted compute; frontier proprietary model; large-scale code retrieval; cloud sandbox fleet; enterprise policy and support. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Bolt.new?
Yes: open-lovable (Same prompt-to-app loop in a cloud sandbox, powered by your own model keys.) Onlook (Open source visual builder on a real React codebase; the grown-up sibling of the browser sandbox.) Dyad (Bolt on your laptop, minus the hosting fairy.) All 8 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/bolt-new/alternatives.