Bolt.new
Supabase
| Feature | Bolt.new | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | non-developers, prototypers, startups, mvp-builders | developers, startups, indie-hackers, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2024 | 2020 |
| Full Stack Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Runtime | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Framework | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Npm Packages | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Preview | ✓ | ✗ |
| Postgres Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Authentication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Edge Functions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Embeddings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Supabase Pros
- Full Postgres with SQL access
- Generous free tier (500MB, 50K monthly active users)
- Auth, storage, and edge functions included
- Open-source and self-hostable
✗ Supabase Cons
- Can be complex for non-developers
- Pauses inactive free projects after 7 days
- Real-time can be expensive at scale
The Verdict
Bolt.new is built for non developers and prototypers, with a focus on full-stack-generation and browser-runtime. Supabase targets developers and startups and leads with postgres-database and authentication.
On pricing, Bolt.new is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $25/mo for Supabase. That $5/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.
Supabase edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for startups — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Supabase has a slight overall edge — but if builds entire apps from a single prompt matters most to you, Bolt.new may still be the right call.