Vibe

Vibe vs Bolt

Comparing Bolt?Plan it first, then build it with the model you choose.

Both build full apps from a prompt. Vibe adds a Plan mode for reviewing the approach before code is written, a choice of five AI model families and the whole project as a ZIP. Run your idea through it and compare.

  • Free plan with 50 credits
  • Sign in with Google, Microsoft or Apple
  • Export the full source anytime

The short version.Pick the one that fits.

Both are good tools. Here's how to choose.

Choose Vibe if

  • You want to review a plan before any code is written (Plan mode).
  • You want to choose between Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models per project.
  • You want the studio connected to GitHub, Linear, Notion, Figma, Slack and more.
  • You want the full multi-file project as a ZIP, with no lock-in.

Choose Bolt if

  • You want hosting, databases and custom domains built into the plan.
  • You want a monthly free allowance (Bolt's free plan resets monthly).
  • You're building as a team and want per-seat Teams billing today.

Side by side,on the things you'll pay for.

Plan details as each company lists them on its public pricing page.

Vibe compared with Bolt
 VibeBolt
Free planFree forever: 50 credits (one-time), 1 project1M tokens / month (300K daily limit), Bolt branding
Entry paid planPro: $21 / month billed yearly, 200 monthly creditsPro: $25 / month billed monthly, starting at 10M tokens
Team planContact us for a custom agreementTeams: $30 per member / month
Unused allowancePaid credits roll over for one monthPro: unused tokens roll over to next month
PublishingShareable HTTPS preview per project; ZIP export to host anywhereWebsite hosting included; custom domains on Pro

Bolt meters usage in tokens and Vibe in credits, so the numbers aren't directly comparable. Build the same project on both to compare. Prices checked 30 Sep 2026 and may change. Bolt is a trademark of its owner. Sources: bolt.new/pricing, vibe.kreativespace.com/pricing.

Why builderstry Vibe.

  1. 01

    Plan mode

    Get the approach first (pages, data and components), review it, then build. Switch modes anytime with Alt+P.

  2. 02

    Four model families

    Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and xAI. Choose per project and switch whenever a different model suits the job.

  3. 03

    Speak your stack

    Name Next.js, Vue, FastAPI, Django or MongoDB in the prompt and Vibe generates across the whole slice.

  4. 04

    Take the source

    Download the full project as a ZIP anytime: typed React, semantic markup and Tailwind.

Plug in the toolsyou already use.

Connect once, then ask Vibe to pull issues, read a design or post the preview URL, without leaving the studio.

  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • Gmail
  • Notion
  • Linear
  • Figma
  • Stripe
  • Calendar
  • Jira
  • Discord
  • Drive
  • HubSpot

Vibe vs Bolt questions,answered.

  • Is Vibe a good Bolt.new alternative?

    If you want to plan before you build, choose the AI model per project and keep the full source, yes. If you need hosting, databases and a custom domain inside one plan, Bolt includes those on Pro.

  • Can I move a Bolt project to Vibe?

    There's no one-click import. Describe the app or reuse your original prompt, and attach key files or screenshots as context. Vibe rebuilds it as a multi-file project you can download.

  • Tokens vs credits: which is cheaper?

    They're measured differently, so there's no fair one-number answer. The quickest way to know is to build the same idea on both and see how far each plan goes.

  • Is there a free plan?

    Yes. Vibe's Hobby plan is free, with 50 one-time credits, one project and Claude Haiku models.

  • Where does my Vibe app run?

    Every project has a stable, shareable HTTPS preview URL. To deploy on your own infrastructure or domain, export the ZIP.

Same idea, two tools.
See what Vibe builds.

Paste the prompt you'd use on Bolt and get a live preview URL in minutes.

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