Scale without degradation
Our applications handle hundreds of components and thousands of users without performance issues. No 15-component limit.
Degrades past 15 components $1,000+ in token costs Incoherent code at scale
What is Bolt.new?
Bolt.new is StackBlitz's AI-powered IDE that lets you create full-stack applications through prompts. With the launch of Bolt Cloud, it now offers server-side infrastructure with hosting, database integrations, and authentication, in addition to the browser WebContainer environment. Code is exportable via ZIP or GitHub. However, users report significant performance degradation past 15-20 components, significant token costs on complex projects, and difficulties maintaining code coherence as projects grow.
Best for
Quick experimentation, prototypes, and small-to-medium applications.
Limitations - Bolt.new
- Performance degrades past 15-20 components
- Users report $1,000+ in token costs
- Code coherence lost in large projects
- Bolt Cloud offers basic infrastructure (hosting, DB, auth), but with limited control vs. professional IaC
- Code exportable (ZIP/GitHub), but variable quality requires refactoring
- Limited debugging for complex errors
Why IQ Source?
Controlled costs
Fixed project budget, no $1,000+ token surprises. Know exactly how much you'll invest.
Coherent, maintainable code
Consistent architecture, code standards, and technical documentation. Your future team will be able to maintain and extend the project.
Production infrastructure
Deployment on AWS, Google Cloud, or any provider. Monitoring, backups, auto-scaling, and high availability.
Key differences: Bolt.new vs IQ Source
- IQ Source: Full code ownership, enterprise architecture, dedicated team
- Bolt.new: Quick experimentation, prototypes, and small-to-medium applications.
- Best for enterprises: IQ Source, scalability, security, and ongoing support with no platform limits
- Best for prototyping: Bolt.new, rapid prototyping with scalability limitations
Feature matrix
Development
| IQ Source | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Custom backend logic | Included | Partial |
| Frontend framework choice | Included | Partial |
| Database design control | Included | Partial |
| API integrations | Included | Partial |
| Third-party services | Included | Partial |
Custom backend logic
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Frontend framework choice
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Database design control
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API integrations
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Third-party services
IQ Source Bolt.new
Scalability
| IQ Source | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise-grade architecture | Included | Not included |
| High-traffic handling | Included | Not included |
| Complex data relationships | Included | Partial |
| Multi-tenant support | Included | Not included |
Enterprise-grade architecture
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High-traffic handling
IQ Source Bolt.new
Complex data relationships
IQ Source Bolt.new
Multi-tenant support
IQ Source Bolt.new
Ownership & Control
| IQ Source | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Full source code ownership | Included | Not included |
| No vendor lock-in | Included | Not included |
| Self-hosted option | Included | Not included |
| Technology stack choice | Included | Not included |
Full source code ownership
IQ Source Bolt.new
No vendor lock-in
IQ Source Bolt.new
Self-hosted option
IQ Source Bolt.new
Technology stack choice
IQ Source Bolt.new
Security & Compliance
| IQ Source | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise security audit | Included | Not included |
| Data compliance (GDPR, etc.) | Included | Not included |
| Custom authentication | Included | Partial |
| Penetration testing | Included | Not included |
Enterprise security audit
IQ Source Bolt.new
Data compliance (GDPR, etc.)
IQ Source Bolt.new
Custom authentication
IQ Source Bolt.new
Penetration testing
IQ Source Bolt.new
Support & Maintenance
| IQ Source | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated support team | Included | Not included |
| Ongoing maintenance | Included | Not included |
| Bug fixes & updates | Included | Partial |
| Performance monitoring | Included | Not included |
Dedicated support team
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Ongoing maintenance
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Bug fixes & updates
IQ Source Bolt.new
Performance monitoring
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Business Logic
| IQ Source | Bolt.new | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex workflows | Included | Not included |
| Custom business rules | Included | Partial |
| Multi-step processes | Included | Not included |
| Advanced reporting | Included | Not included |
Complex workflows
IQ Source Bolt.new
Custom business rules
IQ Source Bolt.new
Multi-step processes
IQ Source Bolt.new
Advanced reporting
IQ Source Bolt.new
Included Partial Not included
Started with Bolt.new?
We evaluate your code, identify accumulated technical debt, and create a plan to convert it into a solid enterprise application.
Free migration assessmentFrequently asked questions
Although Bolt Cloud has improved infrastructure, the browser development environment and AI context have inherent limits. As the project grows beyond 15-20 components, performance drops and generated code loses coherence. Enterprise applications need architecture designed to scale from the start.
Yes. Multiple users have reported spending hundreds to over $1,000 in tokens trying to build complex applications with Bolt.new. Iterations, fixes, and code regeneration consume tokens quickly. With IQ Source, you have a fixed budget and a team that delivers results without costly trial-and-error cycles.
Yes, Bolt.new allows exporting code via ZIP or GitHub. We evaluate the exported code, determine what's reusable and what needs rebuilding. It's often more efficient to rebuild with enterprise architecture than to refactor code generated without consistent standards.
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