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Head-to-head · Ai Development Tools

Bolt.new vs Dify

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Bolt.new #3 in Ai Development Tools 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Bolt.new
Dify #7 in Ai Development Tools 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Dify

Bolt.new leads on 0 checks, Dify on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBolt.new · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Bolt.new scores higher on our rubric for ai development tools: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Bolt.new is the better fit for rapidly generating full-stack and mobile apps. Dify is the better fit for teams building visual LLM apps and RAG workflows.

  • Bolt.new fits best

    Rapidly generating full-stack and mobile apps

  • Dify fits best

    Teams building visual LLM apps and RAG workflows

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Side by side

Feature Bolt.new 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Dify 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #3 in Ai Development Tools #7 in Ai Development Tools
Best for Rapidly generating full-stack and mobile apps Teams building visual LLM apps and RAG workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 15 integrations 260+ integrations
Features Bolt.new 0/3 · Dify 0/3
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Agent workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Code generation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Model access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment targets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly AI credits Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Generates and edits full-stack web and Expo mobile applications
  • Includes databases, authentication, hosting, and custom domains
  • Connects with GitHub, Supabase, Figma, Stripe, Netlify, and MCP servers
  • Visual workflows combine agents, retrieval, tools, code, and human review.
  • Publish apps as web apps, APIs, or MCP-compatible workflow tools.
  • Cloud and self-hosted options, with an ecosystem of 260 integrations.
Cons
  • Free usage is limited to 300K tokens daily and 1M tokens monthly
  • Custom domains and higher token capacity require paid plans
  • Mobile app generation depends on the Expo integration
  • Sandbox is limited to 200 message credits and one team member.
  • Professional starts at $59 per workspace monthly; larger teams need Team.
  • Voice agents depend on a Marketplace extension, not a core channel.
Our verdict

Bolt.new is StackBlitz’s AI application builder for people who want to describe software in natural language and receive working websites, web applications, or mobile applications. Its browser-based environment combines generation,…

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Dify is an open-source platform for building, deploying, and managing AI applications, agent workflows, and RAG-powered systems. Its visual workflow canvas is aimed at developers and teams that want to connect model calls, knowledge…

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  1. Bolt.newAi Development Tools 8.9Free plan
  2. DifyAi Development Tools 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bolt.new — where it wins

    • Generates and edits full-stack web and Expo mobile applications
    • Includes databases, authentication, hosting, and custom domains
    • Connects with GitHub, Supabase, Figma, Stripe, Netlify, and MCP servers

    Where it doesn't

    • Free usage is limited to 300K tokens daily and 1M tokens monthly
    • Custom domains and higher token capacity require paid plans
    • Mobile app generation depends on the Expo integration

  • Dify — where it wins

    • Visual workflows combine agents, retrieval, tools, code, and human review.
    • Publish apps as web apps, APIs, or MCP-compatible workflow tools.
    • Cloud and self-hosted options, with an ecosystem of 260 integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Sandbox is limited to 200 message credits and one team member.
    • Professional starts at $59 per workspace monthly; larger teams need Team.
    • Voice agents depend on a Marketplace extension, not a core channel.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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