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Bolt.new

DevTool

A rapid prototyping tool that enables developers to quickly build and share interactive web apps with minimal setup.

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Overview

**Bolt.new** is a cutting-edge tool in the DevTool category.

Bolt.new stands out by combining instant deployment with easy API integration and real-time collaboration, enabling teams to prototype complex interactive web apps faster than traditional tools that require extensive setup or coding.

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Key Features

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Instant deployment of interactive prototypes with zero configuration

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Native support for connecting to external APIs within prototypes

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Real-time multi-user collaboration on prototypes

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Pre-built UI components tailored for rapid prototyping

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Lightweight, integrated code editor for quick customization

Real-World Use Cases

Interactive Dashboard Prototype

For

Build a data-driven dashboard prototype connected to live APIs for stakeholder demos.

Example Prompt / Workflow

Multi-step Form Wizard

For

Create a multi-step form prototype with validation and conditional logic.

Example Prompt / Workflow

API-Driven Product Catalog

For

Prototype an e-commerce product catalog fetching live product data from APIs.

Example Prompt / Workflow

Collaborative UI Design Review

For

Set up a collaborative prototype for UI design review with real-time commenting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing

Model: freemium

Free

Free
  • ✓ Unlimited prototypes with basic features, limited API calls, and up to 3 collaborators per project

Pro

$15/mo
  • ✓ Increased API call limits
  • ✓ unlimited collaborators
  • ✓ version history

Team

$50/mo
  • ✓ All Pro features plus team management
  • ✓ advanced analytics
  • ✓ and private project options

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Instant deployment of interactive prototypes with zero configuration
  • ✓ Native support for connecting to external APIs within prototypes
  • ✓ Real-time multi-user collaboration on prototypes
  • ✓ Pre-built UI components tailored for rapid prototyping
  • ✓ Lightweight, integrated code editor for quick customization

Cons

  • ✕ May require learning curve
  • ✕ Pricing may vary

Quick Start

1

Sign Up

Create a free account on https://bolt.new using your email or GitHub account.

2

Create New Prototype

Click 'New Prototype' on the dashboard to start a fresh project.

3

Add UI Components

Drag and drop pre-built UI components or write custom code in the integrated editor.

4

Connect to API

Use the API integration panel to connect your prototype to external data sources.

5

Share Prototype

Generate a shareable link to send to stakeholders for feedback.

Alternatives

Figma

Figma excels at UI/UX design and prototyping with strong collaboration but lacks native API integration for dynamic data in prototypes. Key advantages: Industry-standard UI/UX design tool, Robust collaboration and design system support

Framer

Framer offers powerful prototyping with code and API integration but has a steeper learning curve and less instant deployment simplicity than Bolt.new. Key advantages: Supports React-based prototyping with code, Good API integration capabilities

CodeSandbox

CodeSandbox is a powerful online code editor and prototyping tool but focuses more on full-stack development environments rather than rapid UI prototyping with collaboration features. Key advantages: Full-stack online IDE with live preview, Supports multiple frameworks and backend APIs