Bolt vs v0: which AI app builder fits your project?
Bolt builds and hosts apps from a prompt through Bolt Cloud. v0 generates code for a Next.js and shadcn/ui stack and deploys it to Vercel.
BoltPrompt to hosted app with Bolt Cloud
VS
v0AI agent for code on a Vercel stack
The short answer
Pick Bolt if you want one place that builds, hosts and adds a database and sign-in from a prompt. Pick v0 if your team works in Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/ui and ships on Vercel. For a WordPress site, either needs a conversion step.
Bolt wins when you want build, hosting, databases and sign-in in one place. v0 wins when your team already works in Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/ui and deploys to Vercel. Neither produces WordPress pages by itself.
Which one for your situation
You want hosting and a database without extra accountsBoltBolt Cloud covers hosting, unlimited databases and user authentication.
Your team ships on Vercelv0v0 offers one-click deployment to Vercel infrastructure.
Your stack is Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/uiv0v0 lists all three as stacks it works with.
You start from a Figma file or a GitHub repoBoltBolt lists Figma, GitHub and team templates as starting points.
You want to try it freeEitherBoth have a $0 plan: Bolt with 1M tokens a month, v0 with 7 messages a day.
The site must end up in WordPressEitherNeither outputs WordPress pages, so plan a conversion step.
Bolt vs v0: side by side
Feature
Bolt
v0
Starts from
Prompt, Figma, GitHub, team template
Prompt
Free plan
$0, 1M tokens a month, 300K daily
$0, 7 messages a day
Entry paid plan
Pro $25 a month
Plus, price shown as $30 and $90 per user a month
Team plan
Teams $30 a month per member
Business $100 per user a month
Hosting
Bolt Cloud hosting, custom domains
Deploy to Vercel
Databases
Unlimited databases
Not stated on its pricing page
Visual editing
Custom design system for on-brand output
Design Mode
GitHub
Starting point option
Sync with GitHub
Named stack
Not named on its homepage
Next.js, Tailwind, shadcn/ui
Choose by tool
Choose Bolt if
You want hosting, databases and authentication from one tool
You begin from a Figma file or GitHub repo
You want a custom domain without Bolt branding on Pro
You prefer token-based plans with rollover on Pro
Choose v0 if
Your team works in Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/ui
You deploy on Vercel
You want a visual Design Mode on the free plan
You want GitHub sync from day one
Where UiChemy fits
If the finished site has to be editable in WordPress, UiChemy picks up after either tool. Route the build through Figma, Composer or Claude plus MCP, then convert it to Elementor or Gutenberg. See also Bolt alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bolt or v0 better?
Neither wins on every project. Bolt suits a prompt-to-hosted-app path with Bolt Cloud handling databases and authentication. v0 suits teams that already use Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/ui and deploy on Vercel. Match the tool to where the code will live after the first build.
How much does Bolt cost?
Bolt Free is $0 with 1M tokens a month and a 300K daily limit. Pro is $25 a month with 10M tokens a month as a starting amount. Teams is $30 a month per member. Enterprise is custom.
How much does v0 cost?
v0 Free is $0 with a 7 message a day limit. Business is $100 per user per month. The Plus plan includes $30 of monthly credits per user; the page also shows $30 and $90 per user per month without explaining the two figures. Enterprise is custom.
Which stack does v0 use?
v0's own site lists Next.js, Tailwind and shadcn/ui under works with your stack, plus more. It also mentions Python and SQL for data work.
Does Bolt remove its branding?
On the Free plan Bolt branding stays on websites. Pro lists an own domain with Bolt branding removed.
Can I move a Bolt or v0 build to WordPress?
Neither tool outputs WordPress pages directly. A common route is to bring the design into Figma or Composer and convert it. See UiChemy vs Elementor AI for how the WordPress side compares.
How does Bolt compare with Lovable?
Both build apps from a prompt. See Lovable vs Bolt for that head to head.
