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Bolt.new vs Codeium vs Lovable

All three are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

Bolt.newCodeiumLovable
What it isDescribe a web app and get a running one in the browser, with the code editable and deployable.Manage fleets of local and cloud agents from one surface. Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving your editor.Builds and hosts a full application from a conversation, with a real database behind it.
CategoryCode AssistantCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFreemium · Free · from $20/moFree · FreeFreemium · Free · from $25/mo
How it billsFlat monthlyFreeFlat monthly
Free tierYesYesYes
RatingNot yet rated4.2 from 2,200 reviewsNot yet rated
Features
  • Full-stack app generation from a prompt
  • Runs entirely in the browser
  • Editable generated code
  • One-click deploy
  • Framework choice including React and Next.js
  • Free code completion
  • 70+ language support
  • All major IDE support
  • AI chat
  • Code search
  • In-line suggestions
  • Custom commands
  • Repository context
  • Full-stack generation including database
  • GitHub repository sync
  • Built-in authentication
  • Hosted preview and deploy
  • Conversational editing
What works
  • Fastest path from idea to working prototype
  • No local setup at all
  • Generated code is exportable
  • Completely free for individuals
  • Wide language support
  • Supports all IDEs
  • Fast completions
  • No code upload
  • Produces a genuinely working app, not a mockup
  • Code ownership through GitHub
  • Approachable for non-developers
What does not
  • Token budget disappears quickly on edits
  • Struggles with genuinely complex requirements
  • Generated code needs review before production
  • Less capable than Copilot
  • Occasional irrelevant suggestions
  • Rebranding confusion
  • Limited enterprise features
  • Credits are consumed fast during iteration
  • Opinionated stack
  • Complex logic still needs a developer