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Bolt.new vs Hostinger AI

Short answer: choose Bolt.new for developers who want to pick the framework and work alongside the AI in a live editor. Choose Hostinger AI for budget sites where low cost and bundled hosting are the priority. 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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Hostinger AI

hostinger.com

The AI website builder bundled with Hostinger's hosting plans, positioned as a low-cost way to get a site online.

Best for: Budget sites where low cost and bundled hosting are the priority.

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 Hostinger AI

Choose Hostinger when you already host with Hostinger and want the cheapest possible bundled site.

Orlume vs Hostinger AI →Hostinger AI alternatives →
Reviewed October 2026

Bolt.new and Hostinger AI, 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.

Hostinger AI

Hostinger · Kaunas, founded 2004

Free plan
No free plan; a 14-day free trial includes the AI builder, then a paid plan is required.
Paid plans
Premium is $2.99/mo on a 48-month prepaid plan ($143.52 upfront), renewing at $10.99/mo, with 3 sites and 250 one-time AI credits.

Known for

  • AI Builder: one product since August 2026, with a conversational Agentic mode and a drag-and-drop mode.
  • AI SEO Assistant: suggests keywords, titles, descriptions and alt text.
  • AI Writer and AI Logo Maker inside the editor.

What it does well

  • One of the lowest entry prices of any hosted AI site builder.
  • Hosting, a first-year domain and email mailboxes are included.
  • AI covers copy, SEO metadata and logo, not only the first draft.

Where it falls short

  • The low price needs four years paid upfront, and renewal is several times higher.
  • AI credits are a one-time allowance, not monthly, and reviewers report them running out fast.
  • Reviewers report limited design control: switching templates means rebuilding the site.

Prices checked October 2026 on Hostinger AI'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's design pass produces a distinctive layout rather than a lightly customised template.

  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 Hostinger AI, side by side

  • Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Hostinger AI is made for budget sites bundled with hosting.
  • Bolt.new gives you the full source code; Hostinger AI keeps your site on its own platform.
  • Bolt.new writes back-end code as well as the front end, whereas Hostinger AI comes with business features such as bookings, stores or forms.
  • Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Hostinger AI, on Hostinger.

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
Bookings, stores and business toolsHostinger AI
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

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Questions

Questions, answered.

The things people ask before they start building.

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Is Bolt.new better than Hostinger AI?

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. Hostinger AI is best for budget sites where low cost and bundled hosting are the priority.

What is the difference between Bolt.new and Hostinger AI?

Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Hostinger AI is made for budget sites bundled with hosting. Bolt.new gives you the full source code; Hostinger AI keeps your site on its own platform. Bolt.new writes back-end code as well as the front end, whereas Hostinger AI comes with business features such as bookings, stores or forms. Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Hostinger AI, on Hostinger.

Is there an alternative to Bolt.new and Hostinger AI 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 Hostinger AI host your site?

Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Hostinger AI, on Hostinger.

Do Bolt.new and Hostinger AI give you the code?

Bolt.new gives you the full source code; Hostinger AI keeps your site on its own platform. Orlume gives you a React and Next.js project. Code download starts on the Personal plan.

Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or Hostinger AI?

Hostinger AI is cheaper to start: Bolt.new paid plans start at $25/mo, Hostinger AI at $2.99/mo on a 4-year plan. Bolt.new: Pro is $25/mo billed monthly for 10M+ tokens a month with no daily cap, token rollover, custom domains and no branding. Hostinger AI: Premium is $2.99/mo on a 48-month prepaid plan ($143.52 upfront), renewing at $10.99/mo, with 3 sites and 250 one-time AI credits. Prices as of October 2026.

Are Bolt.new and Hostinger AI free?

Bolt.new has a free plan: 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, with hosting and unlimited databases; sites carry Bolt branding. Hostinger AI: No free plan; a 14-day free trial includes the AI builder, then a paid plan is required. 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 Hostinger AI comes from their own websites as of October 2026; check them for current features and prices.