# Bolt.new vs Claude Code

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Claude Code

| Attribute | Bolt.new | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 44 (74% (medium)) | 56.1 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A browser-based tool that creates complete websites and web applications from text descriptions, handling both frontend and backend components including databases, authentication, and payments without requiring coding knowledge. It is indexed under AI Coding Assistants.","source":"https://bolt.new","question":"What is Bolt.new?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bolt.new offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free and Paid. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://bolt.new","question":"Is Bolt.new free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Bolt.new. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://bolt.new","question":"What platforms does Bolt.new support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Bolt.new, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://bolt.new","question":"Can Bolt.new be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Bolt.new, including Notion, Linear, GitHub, Miro, Sentry, Context7, Granola and Jira. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://bolt.new","question":"What does Bolt.new integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Bolt.new. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Bolt.new not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.bolt.new","question":"What security certifications does Bolt.new have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. It is indexed under AI Coding Assistants.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What is Claude Code?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claude Code offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $17 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"Is Claude Code free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claude Code supports the web, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What platforms does Claude Code support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Claude Code, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"Can Claude Code be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Claude Code, including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Remote MCP, Connectors and External APIs. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What does Claude Code integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Claude Code. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Claude Code not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://claude.ai/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Claude Code have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Generates complete web applications with both front-end and back-end components that run immediately in your browser. You receive the generated source code, providing complete ownership and portability. | Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. |
| features.capabilities | `{"form":"app_builder","autonomy":"autonomous","oss_client":"closed","pricing_model":"usage_credits","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":false,"editor_support":"Web browser","codebase_context":"repo_wide","multi_file_edits":true}` | `{"form":"autonomous_agent","autonomy":"autonomous","oss_client":"closed","model_source":"single_vendor","pricing_model":"per_seat","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":false,"editor_support":"terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions"}` |
| integrations.count | 8 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Linear"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Miro"},{"name":"Sentry"},{"name":"Context7"},{"name":"Granola"},{"name":"Jira"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Remote MCP"},{"name":"Connectors"},{"name":"External APIs"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","description":"Monthly allowance of usage measured in tokens"},{"free":false,"name":"Paid","description":"Additional usage allowance, custom domain, option to remove Bolt branding"}],"summary":"Free tier with monthly token allowance; paid plans add increased usage, custom domain, and branding removal","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bolt.new","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:00:48.237Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0","features":["Chat on web, iOS, Android, and desktop","Generate code and visualize data","Write, edit, and create content","Ability to search the web","Memory across conversations","Create files and execute code","Unlock more from Claude with desktop extensions","Connect Slack and Google Workspace services","Integrate any context or tool through connectors with remote MCP","Extended thinking for complex work"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free for everyone","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$17/month (annual, $200 billed upfront) or $20/month (monthly)","features":["More usage","Includes Claude Code","Includes Claude Cowork","Includes Claude Design","Includes Claude Science","Access to unlimited projects to organize chats and documents","Access to Research","Ability to use more Claude models","Claude for Microsoft 365"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For everyday productivity","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"From $100/month (billed monthly)","features":["Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro","Higher output limits for all tasks","Early access to advanced Claude features","Priority access at high traffic times"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"5–20x more usage than Pro","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $17/month (annual) or $20/month (monthly). Max from $100/month (monthly).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://claude.ai/code","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:07:01.276Z","startingPrice":{"amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (AI Coding Assistants)

| Capability | Bolt.new | Claude Code |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Form | App builder | Autonomous agent |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| **Surface** |  |  |
| Editor / surface support | Web browser | terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Model source | - | Single-vendor |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / air-gapped | ✗ | ✗ |
| **Context** |  |  |
| Codebase context | Repo-wide indexing | - |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Multi-file edits | ✓ | - |
| **Agentic** |  |  |
| Runs commands / tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Data** |  |  |
| Zero-data-retention option | - | - |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Enterprise controls | - | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Language coverage | - | - |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Usage credits | Per-seat |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source client | Closed | Closed |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:50:58.735Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*