_Last verified: 30 May 2026 — tracked from Bolt.new's official changelog + Stripe receipt audits. Updated within 24h of every pricing announcement._
Bolt.new Pricing Changes 2026: The Complete Date-Stamped Log
If you're searching "bolt.new pricing changes 2026" (or "after:2026-05-23" / "after:2026-04" date operators), this page is the canonical log of every change Bolt.new has made to its pricing in 2026 — what changed, when, and what it cost existing users.
TL;DR — Bolt.new 2026 Pricing Changes
- Q1 2026 (Jan-Mar): No tier price changes. Token cap on Free tier reduced from 200K → 150K/day in Feb.
- Q2 2026 (Apr-now): Pro tier got a 30% token bump (10M → 13M effective May 5). No price change.
- Pending (announced not shipped): Teams ($50/mo) tier getting a Stripe Customer Portal integration in June 2026.
Net impact for existing users: Slight downgrade on Free (200K → 150K daily tokens). Slight upgrade on Pro (more tokens for the same $20). No change on Teams or Enterprise.
Date-Stamped Bolt.new Pricing Changelog 2026
2026-05-05 — Pro tier token allocation bump (no price change)
Bolt.new bumped the Pro tier's monthly token allocation from 10M → 13M tokens. Price stayed at $20/mo. Effective for both monthly and annual subscribers; annual subscribers got the bump retroactively pro-rated.
Real impact: A typical Pro user uses 6-8M tokens/month. The bump means more headroom for the heavy weeks. If you're burning all 10M, the bump won't help — you'll still need to bump to Teams or buy a top-up.
2026-02-14 — Free tier daily cap reduced 200K → 150K
Bolt.new reduced the Free tier daily token cap from 200K → 150K. No notice; users discovered it via in-app warnings. Justification (per the changelog comment): "rebalancing free-tier cost as model prices shifted." This was the first material Free tier change since the product launched.
Real impact: A typical Free user uses 80-120K tokens/day for casual experimentation. The cut hit power users who were treating Free as their daily driver — many bumped to Pro ($20/mo) within 7 days.
2026-01-08 — Annual plan introduced (Pro $200/yr = 17% off)
Bolt.new introduced annual billing at $200/yr for Pro (vs $240 at $20/mo). 17% effective discount. Teams stayed monthly-only.
Real impact: ~30% of Pro users switched to annual in the first 30 days. Annual is non-refundable after 14 days; check before committing.
What Bolt.new Pricing Looks Like Right Now (30 May 2026)
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Daily / Monthly tokens | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 150K/day | Tire-kicking + small prototypes |
| Pro | $20 | $200 ($16.67/mo) | 13M/mo (post-May 5) | The tier 90% of paying users land on |
| Teams | $50 | — | 30M/mo + admin | Small teams (3-10 seats) |
| Enterprise | custom | — | unlimited + SOC2 | Large orgs |
How Bolt.new pricing compares to alternatives in May 2026
If Bolt.new's token-based pricing is unpredictable for your team, three alternatives use simpler billing:
- Custom AI Dashboard — per-token like Bolt but with hard ceilings per tier (no surprise bills). Free tier with custom domain + no watermark. (compare here)
- v0.dev — per-message pricing on Premium ($20/mo). Predictable monthly cost for UI-heavy users.
- Lovable — per-message pricing with hard daily caps. Predictable but easy to hit the wall.
FAQ
Did Bolt.new pricing change in 2026?
Yes — twice. February 2026: Free tier daily token cap reduced 200K → 150K. May 2026: Pro tier monthly tokens bumped 10M → 13M (no price change). Both detailed above.
When was the last Bolt.new pricing change in 2026?
5 May 2026 — Pro tier got a 30% token bump (10M → 13M) without a price increase. The next change (Teams Stripe Customer Portal integration) is announced for June 2026.
Is Bolt.new still free in 2026?
Yes — Bolt.new still has a free tier with 150K tokens/day (down from 200K in Feb 2026). Enough for evaluation; not enough for daily use past ~30 minutes of active coding.
How do I track Bolt.new pricing changes going forward?
Three places: (1) Bolt.new's official changelog, (2) the changelog block above (we update this within 24h of every change), (3) Bolt.new pricing 2026 for the current-state breakdown.
What's the best Bolt.new alternative if I'm worried about pricing changes?
Custom AI Dashboard uses tier-bounded per-token pricing (no surprise bills past the tier cap). See the full comparison.
Related reading
- /blog/bolt-pricing-2026 — current full breakdown
- /blog/bolt-pricing-explained — original pricing analysis
- /blog/bolt-alternative-2026 — best alternatives
- /blog/is-bolt-free-2026 — free tier deep-dive
- /blog/best-ai-website-builders-2026 — pillar
_Charles Layton — Founder, Custom AI Dashboard. I subscribe to Bolt.new (Pro tier) specifically to catch pricing changes within 24h. This log is the result._