Bolt.new
Tally
| Feature | Bolt.new | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | non-developers, prototypers, startups, mvp-builders | startups, freelancers, no-code-builders, researchers |
| Founded | 2024 | 2020 |
| Full Stack Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Runtime | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Framework | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Npm Packages | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Preview | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Uploads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calculations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tally Pros
- Unlimited forms and responses on free plan
- Document-style editor (no drag-and-drop complexity)
- Built-in payment collection via Stripe
- Conditional logic and calculations included free
✗ Tally Cons
- Less design customization than Typeform
- Pro plan needed for custom domains and file uploads
- Limited reporting and analytics built-in
The Verdict
Bolt.new is built for non developers and prototypers, with a focus on full-stack-generation and browser-runtime. Tally targets startups and freelancers and leads with form-builder and conditional-logic.
On pricing, Bolt.new is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $29/mo for Tally. That $9/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.
Tally 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: Tally 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.