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v0 vs Bolt.new

v0 (Vercel) vs Bolt.new (StackBlitz): which is better for vibe-coding apps? Stack support, deploy speed, prompt UX, pricing.

Updated May 2026 · 7 min read
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v0 (Vercel) and Bolt.new (StackBlitz) are the two most-used 'describe-your-app, get a working app' tools in 2026. v0 is React + Next.js focused; Bolt.new ships full-stack apps in any major framework. Both have free tiers and Pro plans for power users.

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Option 1

v0 (Vercel)

React + Next.js + shadcn/ui first; one-click deploy.

Best for

React/Next.js builders, marketing pages, dashboards, design-system polish.

Pros

  • Tightest Vercel deploy integration (one-click)
  • shadcn/ui components by default = polished output
  • Strong on UI components + landing pages
  • Free tier generous
  • Good iteration UX with @-mentions

Cons

  • React/Next.js only
  • Less helpful for full-stack with database/auth complexity
  • Premium for unlimited at $20-200/mo

Option 2

Bolt.new (StackBlitz)

Full-stack any framework; runs in WebContainers.

Best for

Full-stack apps, MVPs, multi-framework experimentation.

Pros

  • Any framework: React, Vue, Svelte, Astro, Remix, plain Node
  • Runs the actual server in your browser (WebContainers)
  • Database + auth in same flow
  • Best for 'ship a SaaS' end-to-end
  • Free tier

Cons

  • Output sometimes less polished than v0 for UI work
  • Heavier than v0
  • Tight to StackBlitz hosting (export available but more steps)

The verdict

Pick v0 for React/Next.js UI work, marketing pages, dashboards. Pick Bolt.new for full-stack apps, especially if you want to ship a working SaaS in an afternoon. Both are free to try; pricing matters once you go heavy.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has better outputs?

v0 wins on UI polish (shadcn defaults). Bolt wins on functional completeness (working backend + DB).

Can I export?

Both. v0 exports clean Next.js code. Bolt exports a runnable repo.

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