Bolt.new gets you from idea to working app in minutes, entirely in the browser. Cursor is a full code editor that excels at understanding and modifying existing codebases over time.
Bolt is faster for new projects; Cursor is better for ongoing development.
AI Code Editor
A VS Code-based code editor with deep AI integration. Chat with AI about your codebase and it edits files directly. Understands your entire project context.
Ideal for: Developers who already have a project and want AI help editing, refactoring, and extending their code.
AI Full-Stack Builder
Describe an entire app and Bolt builds it — frontend, backend, and database — all in your browser. Preview and deploy without leaving the tab.
Ideal for: Beginners who want a working full-stack app as fast as possible, without setting up a development environment.
| Feature | Cursor | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Editing existing projects | Full-stack apps fast |
| Price | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Output Type | Code in editor | Complete applications |
