The Bolt Blog
- How to build an MVP without an engineering team
Learn how to build an MVP by scoping one hypothesis, comparing code, no-code, and AI paths, then shipping a working app in Bolt.new.
- What does AI software development look like in 2026?
Compare AI software development tools, map what AI owns across the build lifecycle, and see where your judgment, review, and design system still matter.
- 5 v0 alternatives agencies use for full client handoffs
Compare five v0 alternative picks on backend depth, database wiring, and deployment flexibility, then match the right one to your app idea.
- The PHP vulnerability taking websites offline
Two critical PHP bugs let attackers run code on a web server without logging in, and PHP won't patch versions 8.1 and older. Here's what php2shell means for WordPress sites, and why a site built on Bolt.new isn't exposed.
- WordPress alternative: build a better website with AI
A WordPress site that "costs nothing" still runs on paid hosting, a page builder, an SEO plugin, and a contractor. Here's what a site built on Bolt.new replaces it with, tradeoffs included.
- Which of these 5 Base44 alternatives fits the way you build?
Wix now owns Base44. See what that means for your build, then compare five Base44 alternatives, including Bolt.new, to find the right fit.
- Build your MVP in a weekend: an AI-building playbook for founders
A weekend is enough to build a working MVP with AI if you scope it to one user, one problem, and one workflow. This playbook covers each day, what ships in 48 hours, what waits for month two, and how to test with five users.
- How to build an app prototype in Bolt.new (no code)
To build an app prototype in Bolt.new, you describe the app in plain language, refine it by describing changes, and publish it to a live URL with real data and sign-in. This guide covers the prep, the five build steps, and how to test with real users.
- 5 Bubble alternatives for founders who can't code
Compare five Bubble alternative picks, including Bolt.new, by learning curve and time-to-launch, then see which one fits your build before you start.
- 5 Retool alternatives to consider, from self-hosted to AI-native
Compare five Retool alternatives on per-seat pricing, component lock-in, and deployment needs, including an AI-native pick most roundups miss.
- Ginger Pulse: the diabetes app built for the global plate
Jai Saini cut his A1C from 7.5% to 6.3% with a spreadsheet, then built Ginger Pulse, a picture-first meal tracking app on Bolt.new that learns your day, your kitchen, and your culture.
- ServiceTitan alternative: what small contractors build instead
ServiceTitan is built to run a dispatch office, and its annual report doesn't count a customer as active until they pass $10,000 a year. Here's what small contractors build on Bolt.new instead: estimates, schedules, crew pay, and the few other tools a small crew opens every day.
- 5 Lovable alternatives for developers who need real code
Compare five Lovable alternatives, Bolt.new, v0, Replit, Cursor, and Bubble, on code ownership and production readiness, plus which tool fits your use case.
- 5 Replit alternatives compared by workflow and best fit
Compare five Replit alternatives, including Bolt.new, by development workflow, backend support, AI agent scope, and best fit.
- 5 Squarespace alternatives when your site needs a database
Compare five Squarespace alternatives, Wix, Webflow, Hostinger, WordPress, and Bolt.new, and find out if you need a new template or real app functionality.
- 5 Wix alternatives for websites, stores, and custom apps
Compare five Wix alternatives for design, cost, ecommerce, and custom apps, including Squarespace, Webflow, Hostinger, Shopify, and Bolt.new.
- From spreadsheet to app: how owners are replacing internal tools
When more than one person edits a spreadsheet and the business runs on it, it's already software, minus the permissions, history, and validation. Here are five sheets owners are replacing with apps on Bolt.new, and how to tell which ones to keep.
- 7 AI app-building tips for non-developers
You don't need to code to build like a developer. These seven habits, from labeled checkpoints to locked files and protected API keys, keep an AI-built app from breaking, and each one pairs with a Bolt.new feature.
- Why you should build your app one feature at a time
Build your app in layers, one feature at a time, so every change is small enough to test, cheap to undo, and easy to trace when something breaks. Here's the order to build in, with a prompt for each layer.
- How to use Plan mode in Bolt.new
Once your project exists, Plan mode is the one place in Bolt.new where a prompt doesn't change your app. Here's how to turn it on, what a good first plan covers, and how to turn the plan into a build one piece at a time.
