Bolt.new vs Cursor
An honest, side-by-side comparison from the ToolHund editors — plus what the community actually votes for.
Bolt.new
Prompt to running web app in browser
Bolt runs Node + npm inside the browser via WebContainers, so you can prompt, edit and deploy without any local setup.
Visit Bolt.newCursor
The AI-first code editor
Cursor is a VS Code fork built around AI: agent mode, codebase-wide context, multi-file edits and the best autocomplete on the market.
Visit CursorCursor takes the ToolHund Score (89/100 vs 81/100) — but the right pick depends on your workflow.
Pick Bolt.new if you need: hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser. · Pick Cursor if you need: working devs who want ai deeply integrated into the editor.
Which one should you pick?
- You need hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser.
- Your team fits: works for solo creators all the way up to small teams
- Learning curve OK: steep — expect a few hours to feel productive
- Pricing works: Free · Pro $20/mo
- You need working devs who want ai deeply integrated into the editor.
- Your team fits: works for solo creators all the way up to small teams
- Learning curve OK: steep — expect a few hours to feel productive
- Pricing works: Free · Pro $20/mo
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Bolt.new | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Code | Code |
| Pricing | Free · Pro $20/mo | Free · Pro $20/mo |
| Best for | Hackers prototyping JS apps entirely in the browser. | Working devs who want AI deeply integrated into the editor. |
| Active users | 500K+ | 1M+ |
| Editor rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
- Browser-native Node runtime
- Edit & preview live
- Deploy to Netlify
- Mobile via Expo
- Agent mode
- Codebase-wide context
- Multi-file edits
- Best-in-class autocomplete
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Common questions
Is Bolt.new better than Cursor?+
Cursor scores 89/100 on the ToolHund rubric vs Bolt.new at 81/100 — but "better" depends on your workflow. Cursor wins if you need working devs who want ai deeply integrated into the editor.
What is the pricing difference between Bolt.new and Cursor?+
Bolt.new: Free · Pro $20/mo. Cursor: Free · Pro $20/mo.
Can I use both Bolt.new and Cursor together?+
Yes — many teams pair them. Use Bolt.new for hackers prototyping js apps entirely in the browser. and switch to Cursor when you need working devs who want ai deeply integrated into the editor.
Who should avoid Bolt.new?+
Teams that need on-prem deployment or strict data-residency guarantees
Who should avoid Cursor?+
Teams that need on-prem deployment or strict data-residency guarantees
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