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Bolt.new vs Rocket

Short answer: choose Bolt.new for developers who want to pick the framework and work alongside the AI in a live editor. Choose Rocket for founders who want a working web or mobile app, with screens and logic, from one prompt. 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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Rocket

rocket.new

An AI app builder that generates web apps, dashboards and mobile apps from a prompt, with the UI, navigation and logic included, and code you can export.

Best for: Founders who want a working web or mobile app, with screens and logic, from one prompt.

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 Rocket

Choose Rocket when you need an app with many screens and its own logic, including a mobile app, more than a designed website.

Orlume vs Rocket →Rocket alternatives →
Reviewed October 2026

Bolt.new and Rocket, 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.

Rocket

Rocket (formerly DhiWise) · founded 2021

Free plan
20 one-time credits that never expire, with no card required.
Paid plans
Pro is $25/mo billed monthly for 100 monthly credits, with rollover while you stay subscribed.

Known for

  • Builds Next.js web apps and native iOS and Android apps in Flutter.
  • Solve: a research mode with market analysis before you build.
  • Intelligence: tracks competitors' sites and pricing in daily briefs.

What it does well

  • Native mobile apps ready for the App Store and Google Play, as well as web apps.
  • Code can be downloaded or connected to GitHub.
  • Every plan includes unlimited team members.

Where it falls short

  • Users report fixes burning large amounts of usage on builds that still were not ready.
  • Reviewers describe failed builds and slow support on some tickets.
  • Credits are shared with research and competitor tracking, not only building.

Prices checked October 2026 on Rocket'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

    Rocket is built to generate whole apps; Orlume is built to design, so marketing sites and landing pages come out looking finished.

  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 Rocket, side by side

  • Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Rocket is made for founders who want a web or mobile app.
  • Both give you the full source code.
  • Both write back-end code as well as the front end.
  • Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Rocket, on its own hosting or Netlify.

Pick by what you need

Which builder fits each need
Back-end code written for youBolt.new or Rocket
The full source codeBolt.new or Rocket, or Orlume from the Personal plan
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 Rocket?

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. Rocket is best for founders who want a working web or mobile app, with screens and logic, from one prompt.

What is the difference between Bolt.new and Rocket?

Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Rocket is made for founders who want a web or mobile app. Both give you the full source code. Both write back-end code as well as the front end. Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Rocket, on its own hosting or Netlify.

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

Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Rocket, on its own hosting or Netlify.

Do Bolt.new and Rocket give you the code?

Both give you the full source code. Orlume gives you a React and Next.js project. Code download starts on the Personal plan.

Which is cheaper, Bolt.new or Rocket?

Both start at about the same price: Bolt.new from $25/mo, Rocket 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. Rocket: Pro is $25/mo billed monthly for 100 monthly credits, with rollover while you stay subscribed. Prices as of October 2026.

Are Bolt.new and Rocket free?

Bolt.new has a free plan: 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, with hosting and unlimited databases; sites carry Bolt branding. Rocket has a free plan: 20 one-time credits that never expire, with no card required. Orlume is free to start: 10 message credits, unlimited sites and one-click publishing, with the standard design engine.

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Skip the Bolt.new vs Rocket debate. Describe your site.

Describe the site you want. Watch it get designed, not just generated. Then publish it to its own orlume.site address.

  • Free to start
  • No card required
  • Publish to a live URL
  • You own the code

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