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Bolt.new vs Same

Short answer: choose Bolt.new for developers who want to pick the framework and work alongside the AI in a live editor. Choose Same for recreating or iterating on an existing site's design from its URL. 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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Same

same.new

A chat-based AI builder that can also clone an existing website's design from its URL and rebuild it as code.

Best for: Recreating or iterating on an existing site's design from its URL.

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 Same

Choose Same when you want to rebuild an existing site from its URL rather than design a new one.

Orlume vs Same →Same alternatives →
Reviewed October 2026

Bolt.new and Same, 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.

Same

Same · launched 2025

Free plan
500,000 tokens a month; downloading the code and premium models need a paid plan.
Paid plans
Basic is $10/mo billed monthly for 2M tokens a month, a premium model and project downloads.

Known for

  • Rebuilds an interface from a live URL, screenshots or mockups.
  • A full workbench: code editor, terminal and checkpoints you can roll back to.
  • Deploys to Netlify and pushes code to GitHub.

What it does well

  • Reviewers rate it highly for recreating an existing site's interface.
  • Builds full-stack Next.js projects with database and auth integrations.
  • Direct code and terminal access, plus GitHub export.

Where it falls short

  • New projects are public by default.
  • Unused tokens expire each cycle, and chat-driven bug fixing can use up the free allowance in one session.
  • Users report lost projects, repeated errors and slow support.

Prices checked October 2026 on Same'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

    Same is strongest at copying a design that already exists; Orlume designs something new for your brief.

  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 Same, side by side

  • Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Same is made for people who want to rebuild or clone an existing site.
  • 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 Same, on your own hosting, wherever you deploy the code.

Pick by what you need

Which builder fits each need
Back-end code written for youBolt.new or Same
The full source codeBolt.new or Same, 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 Same?

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. Same is best for recreating or iterating on an existing site's design from its URL.

What is the difference between Bolt.new and Same?

Bolt.new is made for developers who want to pick their stack, while Same is made for people who want to rebuild or clone an existing site. 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 Same, on your own hosting, wherever you deploy the code.

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

Sites built with Bolt.new live on Bolt's hosting or Netlify; with Same, on your own hosting, wherever you deploy the code.

Do Bolt.new and Same 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 Same?

Same is cheaper to start: Bolt.new paid plans start at $25/mo, Same at $10/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. Same: Basic is $10/mo billed monthly for 2M tokens a month, a premium model and project downloads. Prices as of October 2026.

Are Bolt.new and Same free?

Bolt.new has a free plan: 300K tokens a day and 1M a month, with hosting and unlimited databases; sites carry Bolt branding. Same has a free plan: 500,000 tokens a month; downloading the code and premium models need a paid plan. 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 Same comes from their own websites as of October 2026; check them for current features and prices.