The Bolt Blog
- How to build an MVP without an engineering team
Learn how to build an MVP by scoping one hypothesis, comparing code, no-code, and AI paths, then shipping a working app in Bolt.new.
- What does AI software development look like in 2026?
Compare AI software development tools, map what AI owns across the build lifecycle, and see where your judgment, review, and design system still matter.
- 5 v0 alternatives agencies use for full client handoffs
Compare five v0 alternative picks on backend depth, database wiring, and deployment flexibility, then match the right one to your app idea.
- The PHP vulnerability taking websites offline
Two critical PHP bugs let attackers run code on a web server without logging in, and PHP won't patch versions 8.1 and older. Here's what php2shell means for WordPress sites, and why a site built on Bolt.new isn't exposed.
- WordPress alternative: build a better website with AI
A WordPress site that "costs nothing" still runs on paid hosting, a page builder, an SEO plugin, and a contractor. Here's what a site built on Bolt.new replaces it with, tradeoffs included.
- Which of these 5 Base44 alternatives fits the way you build?
Wix now owns Base44. See what that means for your build, then compare five Base44 alternatives, including Bolt.new, to find the right fit.
- Build your MVP in a weekend: an AI-building playbook for founders
A weekend is enough to build a working MVP with AI if you scope it to one user, one problem, and one workflow. This playbook covers each day, what ships in 48 hours, what waits for month two, and how to test with five users.
- How to build an app prototype in Bolt.new (no code)
To build an app prototype in Bolt.new, you describe the app in plain language, refine it by describing changes, and publish it to a live URL with real data and sign-in. This guide covers the prep, the five build steps, and how to test with real users.
- 5 Bubble alternatives for founders who can't code
Compare five Bubble alternative picks, including Bolt.new, by learning curve and time-to-launch, then see which one fits your build before you start.
- 5 Retool alternatives to consider, from self-hosted to AI-native
Compare five Retool alternatives on per-seat pricing, component lock-in, and deployment needs, including an AI-native pick most roundups miss.
