Bolt.new alternative
The Bolt.new alternative with everything built in
Forge64 turns one prompt into a complete app. Where Bolt.new bills by tokens and leaves payments to you, Forge64 includes auth, a Postgres database per app, hosting, domains, payments and payouts.
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Why people look for an alternative
- Token-based billing can be hard to predict while an app is still changing.
- You want payments, subscriptions and a Postgres database generated as part of the app.
- You do not need an in-browser IDE and would rather not manage the code environment.
What's built in: Forge64 and Bolt.new
| Forge64 | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Built in. Always-on app slots on paid plans, on Forge64's servers; the Free plan's app sleeps when idle and wakes on visit. | Included on all plans. The underlying host is not named on the pricing page. |
| Database | Built in. A dedicated Postgres database for each app. | Included (databases on Free and Pro) |
| Auth | Built in. Sign-up, sign-in and user accounts, with no per-user fee. | Not confirmed on the pricing page |
| Payments | Built in. Checkout, subscriptions and a billing page in the app, through Forge Payments. | Not confirmed on the pricing page |
| Payouts to sellers | Built in. Forge Payments onboarding and payouts to your bank, with no separate payment account to set up (one all-in fee per sale). | Not confirmed on the pricing page |
| Add yourself | Nothing else to sign up for. One account, one bill. | Your own payment provider account and integration · Seller payouts, if you run a marketplace |
When Bolt.new is still the better choice
- You already work in StackBlitz or want a full in-browser dev environment.
- You prefer token-based billing and want to edit code directly as you go.
- You mainly need a front end or prototype rather than a full paid product.
Full breakdown: Forge64 vs Bolt.new · What the full stack for an AI-built app costs
FAQ
- Is Forge64 cheaper than Bolt.new?
- Not plan for plan: Bolt Pro is $18 a month billed yearly. Forge64 plans (Free ($0/mo), Pro ($59/mo), Business ($245/mo), Enterprise (From $899/mo, billed annually)) include payments, payouts, auth, a database per app and hosting, which you would otherwise add to Bolt yourself.
- Can I keep my app running without a separate host?
- Yes. Forge64 deploys every app to its own servers. On paid plans apps stay always on (Pro ($59/mo) includes always-on app slots); the Free plan's app sleeps when idle and wakes on visit.
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