v0 by Vercel vs Bolt.new

v0 generates server-side Next.js application code and connects providers such as Supabase, Neon, Upstash and Vercel Blob. It has no documented native all-in-one database and authentication layer, so permissions and operations remain provider-led.

Bolt Cloud now includes managed databases, authentication, file storage, logs, secrets and server functions without a third-party account; Supabase remains available for more advanced control.

GitHub repositories are the source of truth: v0 can import existing repositories, work on per-chat branches, create commits and open pull requests. Portability still depends on the Vercel and external services the application uses.

Builders can edit the complete project code, connect GitHub, download the project or open it in StackBlitz. The code is portable, although connected hosting and data services may still require migration work.

v0 is backed by detailed documentation, a community forum and Vercel support channels. The material is strong but is generally more comfortable for developer-oriented users than complete newcomers.

Bolt provides an official help center and open Discord community; paid users also receive email support. The support structure is useful, though less extensive than the largest builder communities.

v0 supports Vercel Marketplace integrations and custom or preset MCP servers for build-time tools, including database and service operations. Those MCP tools assist generation; the deployed app needs its own runtime integration.

Bolt supports GitHub, Figma, Stripe and Expo, plus either Bolt Database or Supabase. The range is practical for web and mobile builds, while backend language support remains centered on JavaScript.

v0 documents isolated Vercel Sandbox execution, protected environment variables and Vercel's SOC 2 Type II and GDPR controls. Business defaults to training opt-out, while Enterprise adds SAML SSO, RBAC and stronger governance.

Bolt now documents SOC 2 Type II, GDPR/CCPA, encryption, isolated browser execution and automated security review. SSO, audit logs and advanced governance are Enterprise features, and generated-app authorization still needs hands-on validation.

v0 publishes to a connected Vercel project in one click, with production URLs and custom-domain support. Vercel plan limits and any connected infrastructure remain part of the operating cost and setup.

Built-in hosting publishes every project to a free `bolt.host` URL, while paid plans add custom domains and higher traffic limits. Sites can pause when hard free-plan hosting limits are reached.

Natural-language generation and Design Mode make interface work approachable, but the default Next.js, shadcn/ui and Tailwind stack—and the need to choose external data services—still favor users comfortable with web development.

Bolt supports prompt-first building with no coding required, while still exposing frameworks, source control and direct code editing. Token budgeting and JavaScript-focused architecture become more relevant as projects grow.

Free gives new users $5 in one-time credits and a seven-message daily limit; Plus costs $30/user/month with $30 in monthly credits and a daily login credit. Vercel and connected-provider usage can add separate costs.

Free includes 1M monthly tokens with a 300K daily cap; Pro starts at $25/month with 10M tokens and hosting. Because Bolt repeatedly reads project files, token use generally rises as a codebase grows.

v0 generates full-stack Next.js code, including server actions and API routes, inside a real Node.js environment and deploys through Vercel. Database, authentication and storage providers still add setup and operational decisions.

A prompt can produce a working web app with authentication and database tables in minutes, and Bolt Cloud removes separate database and hosting setup. Larger or more complex apps still benefit from staged prompts and testing.

v0 defaults to shadcn/ui and Tailwind, accepts screenshots and Figma context, and offers visual Design Mode with diffable edits. It remains the strongest fit here for precise, code-backed interface work.

Bolt can generate and refine interfaces from prompts and import Figma frames, including team design-system context. Visual consistency still depends on the supplied design direction and component coverage.