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Bolt.new vs Aura

Short answer: choose Bolt.new for developers who want to pick the framework and work alongside the AI in a live editor. Choose Aura for single landing pages, and teams that want to hand designs to Figma. If what you need is a website that looks professionally designed, neither is built for that: Orlume is.

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Bolt.new

bolt.new

StackBlitz's AI builder that runs a full Node.js environment inside the browser, so it can scaffold and run projects in many JavaScript frameworks.

Best for: Developers who want to pick the framework and work alongside the AI in a live editor.

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Aura

aura.build

An AI landing page builder that generates pages from prompts and templates, with HTML and Figma export and publishing to an Aura address or a custom domain.

Best for: Single landing pages, and teams that want to hand designs to Figma.

Orlume

The design-first option

A design-first AI website builder: a multi-agent pipeline decides layout, typography and hierarchy before any code is written, then builds a React and Next.js site.

Best for: Landing pages, SaaS marketing sites, portfolios and startup websites that need to look professionally designed, not AI-generated.

When to choose Bolt.new

Choose Bolt.new when you are a developer who wants a specific framework and wants to edit the code side by side with the AI.

Orlume vs Bolt.new →Bolt.new alternatives →

When to choose Aura

Choose Aura when you mainly want a single landing page or a Figma file to hand to a designer.

Orlume vs Aura →Aura alternatives →
Reviewed October 2026

Bolt.new and Aura, reviewed honestly

Bolt.new

StackBlitz · launched October 2024

Free plan
300K tokens a day and 1M a month, with hosting and unlimited databases; sites carry Bolt branding.
Paid plans
Pro is $25/mo billed monthly for 10M+ tokens a month with no daily cap, token rollover, custom domains and no branding.

Known for

  • Bolt Cloud: built-in hosting, databases and integrations.
  • Bolt Agent: routes each task to a suited model, with a stronger Max tier on Pro.
  • Starts from a prompt, a Figma file or a GitHub repository.

What it does well

  • It runs a real Node.js environment in the browser, so you can pick the framework.
  • Unused Pro tokens roll over to the next month instead of expiring.
  • The free plan includes hosting and private projects, not just a preview.

Where it falls short

  • Reviewers say many tokens go to fixing errors the AI itself introduced.
  • Users report the agent saying a task is done when it is not, while still spending tokens.
  • Several reviews describe slow support on billing disputes and lost token balances.

Prices checked October 2026 on Bolt.new's pricing page. Plans change often; check there before you buy.

Aura

Aura · made by Meng To, creator of Design+Code

Free plan
Browse and remix templates and export HTML for personal use; AI prompts need a 3-day trial or credits.
Paid plans
Pro is $25/mo billed monthly ($12.50/mo yearly) for 120 prompts a month, a custom domain, commercial use and Figma export.

Known for

  • Exports HTML, Tailwind CSS and JavaScript, and Figma files on paid plans.
  • Template remixing: copy the prompts and design specs behind any template.
  • Built-in publishing with a CMS, custom domains and SEO metadata.

What it does well

  • Standard HTML and Tailwind export, with no proprietary format.
  • Figma export suits designers who keep refining by hand.
  • Fixed, published prompt caps make the monthly cost predictable.

Where it falls short

  • The free plan includes no AI generation.
  • It builds landing pages and marketing sites only: no logins, data or app logic.
  • It produces HTML pages, not a React or Next.js project.

Prices checked October 2026 on Aura's pricing page. Plans change often; check there before you buy.

The third option

Why designers pick Orlume over both

  1. 01

    Bolt is built around writing code; Orlume is built around design decisions, so the first version already has real hierarchy, type contrast and spacing.

  2. 02

    Orlume builds a React and Next.js project, which is easier to grow into a full product site than exported HTML.

  3. 03

    Dream Mode builds an animated, custom bento grid with real hierarchy and an embedded product video in one click.

Key differences

Bolt.new and Aura, side by side

  • Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Aura is made for single landing pages and Figma handoff.
  • Bolt.new gives you the full source code; Aura can export your site's code.
  • Bolt.new writes back-end code as well as the front end, whereas Aura includes content management for pages and posts.
  • Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Aura, on an Aura subdomain or your domain.

Pick by what you need

Which builder fits each need
Back-end code written for youBolt.new
The full source codeBolt.new, or Orlume from the Personal plan
Placing every element by handAura
A site that looks professionally designed, from one promptOrlume
Live in one click, with no hosting to set upOrlume

What Orlume builds from one prompt

Explore the design decisions →
Questions

Questions, answered.

The things people ask before they start building.

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Is Bolt.new better than Aura?

It depends on the job. Bolt.new is best for developers who want to pick the framework and work alongside the AI in a live editor. Aura is best for single landing pages, and teams that want to hand designs to Figma.

What is the difference between Bolt.new and Aura?

Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Aura is made for single landing pages and Figma handoff. Bolt.new gives you the full source code; Aura can export your site's code. Bolt.new writes back-end code as well as the front end, whereas Aura includes content management for pages and posts. Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Aura, on an Aura subdomain or your domain.

Is there an alternative to Bolt.new and Aura with better design?

Yes. Orlume (orlume.site) is the design-first AI website builder. Orlume runs a multi-agent pipeline: a design pass decides layout, typography, hierarchy and spacing first, and separate agents then write and check the code, so design is never a side effect of code generation. Every site is a real React and Next.js project, not a proprietary page format.

Where do Bolt.new and Aura host your site?

Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Aura, on an Aura subdomain or your domain.

Do Bolt.new and Aura give you the code?

Bolt.new gives you the full source code; Aura can export your site's code. Orlume gives you a React and Next.js project. Code download starts on the Personal plan.

Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or Aura?

Both start at about the same price: Bolt.new from $25/mo, Aura from $25/mo. Bolt.new: Pro is $25/mo billed monthly for 10M+ tokens a month with no daily cap, token rollover, custom domains and no branding. Aura: Pro is $25/mo billed monthly ($12.50/mo yearly) for 120 prompts a month, a custom domain, commercial use and Figma export. Prices as of October 2026.

Are Bolt.new and Aura free?

Bolt.new has a free plan: 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, with hosting and unlimited databases; sites carry Bolt branding. Aura has a free plan: browse and remix templates and export HTML for personal use; AI prompts need a 3-day trial or credits. Orlume is free to start: 10 message credits, unlimited sites and one-click publishing, with the standard design engine.

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Written by the Orlume team. What we say about Bolt.new and Aura comes from their own websites as of October 2026; check them for current features and prices.