Bolt.new
Mendix
| Feature | Bolt.new | Mendix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $60/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | non-developers, prototypers, startups, mvp-builders | enterprises, manufacturing, financial-services, government |
| Founded | 2024 | 2005 |
| Full Stack Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Runtime | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Framework | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Npm Packages | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Preview | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Modeling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assisted Development | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketplace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Cloud | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Bolt.new Pros
- Builds entire apps from a single prompt
- Runs code in browser (WebContainers)
- Supports multiple frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte)
- One-click deployment
✗ Bolt.new Cons
- Complex apps require heavy iteration
- Limited backend capabilities
- Can struggle with databases and auth
✓ Mendix Pros
- Strong collaboration between business and IT
- Visual modeling with extensible platform
- Backed by Siemens for enterprise trust
- Excellent for complex business applications
✗ Mendix Cons
- Standard plan pricing is very high
- Vendor lock-in with proprietary framework
- Performance overhead compared to custom code
The Verdict
Bolt.new is built for non developers and prototypers, with a focus on full-stack-generation and browser-runtime. Mendix targets enterprises and manufacturing and leads with visual-modeling and collaboration.
On pricing, Bolt.new is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $60/mo for Mendix. That $40/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.