Comparison · Last updated June 2026
Bolt.new vs Buzzy
Both turn a prompt into a working app, but they sit at opposite ends of the build spectrum. Bolt.new generates real, editable full-stack code you own and host anywhere, billed by AI tokens. Buzzy is a design-led no-code platform with a Figma-to-app plugin and native mobile output, run on managed deployment plans.
🏆 Who should choose which?
Developers who want AI to scaffold a full-stack app and then own, edit, and self-host the source
Founders shipping a web MVP fast who still want a real codebase to hand to engineers later
No-code and design-led builders who start in Figma and want a working app without writing code
Teams that need native React Native iOS, Android, and web from one design-driven platform
📊 Quick specs
Quick verdict
Choose Bolt if you want to own real, exportable full-stack code and host it yourself, with pay-as-you-grow token pricing. Choose Buzzy if you are design-led, want to turn Figma into working web and native mobile apps with no code, and accept a governed managed platform. Bolt wins on code ownership and web flexibility; Buzzy wins on Figma-to-app and native mobile.
Bolt.new
Prompt to real, exportable full-stack code
Free 1M tokens/mo; Pro from $25/mo (10M tokens)
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Buzzy
Figma-led no-code web and mobile apps
Free manual tier; deploy from $17/mo, AI is pay-as-you-go
Full review →What is Bolt.new?
Bolt.new is an in-browser AI agent from StackBlitz that builds, runs, edits, and deploys full-stack web apps from a single prompt. It runs a real dev environment in the browser using StackBlitz WebContainers, so you get an actual, editable codebase you can download and host anywhere. Pricing is token-based: usage of the AI model drives cost. It targets developers and technical founders who want AI speed without giving up control of their source code.
What is Buzzy?
Buzzy is a design-led no-code platform that turns prompts and Figma designs into working apps. Its Figma-to-app plugin, no-code Workspace, and Builder MCP for AI coding agents produce native React Native iOS and Android plus web output with offline support, backed by a built-in MongoDB database, auth, roles, access control, and a REST API. You can build manually for free with your own OpenAI API key, then run apps on managed deployment plans. Buzzy does not export source code, so the platform hosts and governs your app.
Key differences at a glance
Code ownership: Bolt gives you real, exportable, editable full-stack code you can self-host; Buzzy does not export source code or its runtime, so you stay on its platform.
Build approach: Bolt is code-first and prompt-driven for developers; Buzzy is design-first with a Figma-to-app plugin and a no-code Workspace.
Platform scope: Bolt targets full-stack web apps; Buzzy outputs native React Native iOS, Android, and web with offline support.
Pricing model: Bolt bills by AI tokens on top of a paid subscription; Buzzy separates a managed deployment subscription from dollar-based pay-as-you-go AI credits.
Pros and cons
Bolt.new
Strengths
- Generates real, editable full-stack code you own and can host anywhere
- Full dev environment runs in the browser via StackBlitz WebContainers, no local setup
- Prompt to running, deployable app in one flow, fast for web MVPs
- Transparent token-based pricing with rollover and a genuine free tier
- No platform lock-in: download the codebase and hand it to engineers
Limitations
- Token-based billing can get expensive and unpredictable on large or iterative projects
- Web-focused: no native iOS or Android app output like Buzzy
- Best results still assume some developer comfort with reading and editing code
Buzzy
Strengths
- Figma-to-app plugin turns existing designs into working apps, strong for design-led teams
- Native React Native iOS, Android, and web output with offline support
- No-code Workspace plus Builder MCP for AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex
- Built-in MongoDB database, auth, roles, access control, and REST API included
- Free to build manually with your own OpenAI API key
Limitations
- No source code export and no access to the runtime code: real platform lock-in
- Buzzy-managed AI is dollar-based pay-as-you-go, and the old free-token allowance was removed
- Running apps requires a managed deployment plan, starting at $17/mo
- Less suited to teams that need to own and self-host a codebase
Pricing comparison
Bolt.new Bolt has a free plan with 1M tokens per month and a 300K daily cap. Pro is $25/mo and starts at 10M tokens with no daily limit, rollover for one extra month, custom domains, and no Bolt branding; higher token tiers scale up (for example a $50 tier with more tokens). Teams is $30/user/mo and Enterprise is custom. Save up to 28% with yearly billing. Verified June 2026.
Buzzy Buzzy is free to build manually using the Figma plugin and no-code Workspace with your own OpenAI API key. Buzzy-managed AI uses dollar-based pay-as-you-go credits, as the old free-token allowance was removed. Managed deployment plans are Small $17/mo annual ($20 monthly), Medium $42.50/mo annual ($50 monthly), Large $425/mo annual ($499 monthly), and Enterprise custom for self-host. Verified June 2026.
Bolt centers cost on AI tokens above a paid subscription; Buzzy splits a managed deployment plan from pay-as-you-go AI credits. Both offer a free way to start. For team-by-team cost modelling, use our AI Cost Calculator.
Which tool should you choose?
Choose Bolt.new if you…
- → You want real, exportable full-stack code that you own and can self-host
- → You are building a web app or MVP and value a genuine codebase over a managed platform
- → You prefer usage-based token pricing that scales with how much you build
- → You want AI to accelerate development without locking you into one vendor
Choose Buzzy if you…
- → You start from Figma designs and want them turned into working apps with no code
- → You need native iOS, Android, and web output from one design-led platform
- → You are comfortable with a managed, governed platform and do not need code export
- → You want a built-in database, auth, and access control handled for you
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Bottom line: Bolt.new vs Buzzy
Bolt and Buzzy solve the same prompt-to-app problem from opposite directions. Bolt is for people who want to own real, exportable, self-hostable code, billed by tokens. Buzzy is for design-led teams who want Figma-to-app and native mobile inside a managed no-code platform.
If code ownership and web flexibility matter most, pick Bolt. If your workflow starts in Figma and you need native mobile without writing code, and lock-in is acceptable, pick Buzzy.
🔄 Switching? Keep in mind
Switching is not a simple export: Bolt gives you a downloadable codebase, while Buzzy does not export source, so moving off Buzzy means rebuilding the app elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bolt or Buzzy let me own and export the source code?
Bolt does. It generates real, editable full-stack code you can download and host anywhere, with no platform lock-in. Buzzy does not export source code, and you do not get access to its runtime code, so your app stays on the Buzzy platform. If owning and self-hosting a codebase is a requirement, Bolt is the clear choice.
How does pricing compare between Bolt and Buzzy?
Bolt has a free plan (1M tokens per month, 300K daily) and a Pro plan at $25/mo starting at 10M tokens, with Teams at $30/user/mo and Enterprise custom; cost scales with AI token usage. Buzzy is free to build manually with your own OpenAI API key, charges dollar-based pay-as-you-go credits for its managed AI, and runs apps on deployment plans from $17/mo (Small) to $425/mo (Large).
Can Buzzy build native mobile apps and can Bolt?
Buzzy outputs native React Native iOS and Android apps plus web, with offline support, from one design-led platform. Bolt focuses on full-stack web apps and does not produce native mobile app builds in the same way. If native iOS and Android are core to your project, Buzzy is the better fit; if you need a full-stack web app with owned code, choose Bolt.
Which tool is better for designers versus developers?
Buzzy is design-led: its Figma-to-app plugin and no-code Workspace let designers turn layouts into working apps without writing code. Bolt is code-first: it suits developers and technical founders who want AI to scaffold an app they can then read, edit, and self-host. Designers often prefer Buzzy; developers who want to own the code usually prefer Bolt.
Do Bolt and Buzzy include a database, auth, and backend?
Both offer backend capability. Buzzy ships a built-in MongoDB database, auth, roles, access control, and a REST API as part of the platform. Bolt builds full-stack apps and lets you choose a database provider and wire up backend logic in the generated code, with expanded database capacity on paid tiers. Buzzy handles more for you; Bolt gives you the code to control it.
Can I use AI coding agents like Claude Code with either tool?
Buzzy provides a Builder MCP so external AI coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex can drive builds on the platform. Bolt is itself an in-browser AI agent from StackBlitz, and because it produces a real codebase you can download, you can continue working on that code with any external AI coding tool in your own environment.
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