# ExodeUI vs Bolt.new: Interactive UI Files vs Full-Stack App Building

> ExodeUI vs Bolt.new is a choice between two different jobs. Bolt builds full-stack web apps from prompts and hosts them, so it is the better choice when you need a whole app. ExodeUI makes interactive UI and animation with state machines and physics, in a file that plays inside your app. We make ExodeUI.

Updated November 2026. Source: https://www.exodeui.com/compare/exodeui-vs-bolt/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bolt.new free?

Yes. Its free plan has a 300K daily and 1M monthly token limit, with Bolt branding on websites. Pro starts at $25 per month billed monthly.

### Is ExodeUI a Bolt alternative?

Not really. ExodeUI does not build databases or host apps. If you want another full-app builder, look at Lovable, v0 and Replit Agent in our AI prototyping tools list.

### Can Bolt build mobile apps?

Yes. Bolt builds web apps with JavaScript frameworks and documents an Expo integration for mobile apps.

### Can I add ExodeUI to a Bolt project?

If the project uses React, you can install the exodeui package and render a file with ExodeUICanvas. We have not tested every Bolt setup, so start with one component.

## Related

- [Best AI prototyping tools](https://www.exodeui.com/ai-prototyping-tool)
- [Best AI animation tools](https://www.exodeui.com/best-ai-animation-tools)
- [ExodeUI vs Lovable](https://www.exodeui.com/compare/exodeui-vs-lovable)
- [ExodeUI vs v0](https://www.exodeui.com/compare/exodeui-vs-v0)