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canonical: https://thejudex.com/vs/cursor-vs-bolt-new
title: Cursor vs Bolt.new
type: SoftwareComparison
updatedAt: 2026-10-29T13:19:57.566Z
---

# Technical Comparison: Cursor vs Bolt.new

> Cursor is a local IDE fork of VS Code tailored for complex codebases with deep semantic indexing. Bolt.new runs entirely in-browser via WebContainers, optimized for rapid prototyping and natural language full-stack generation.

## Capabilities and Pricing Summary

| Dimension | Cursor | Bolt.new |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Pricing Model | FREEMIUM | FREEMIUM |
| Starting Price | Free / Contact vendor | Free / Contact vendor |
| Technical Rating | 4.5/5.0 | 4.4/5.0 |
| Verification | Verified | Verified |
| Markdown Card | [Cursor.md](https://thejudex.com/tool/cursor.md) | [Bolt.new.md](https://thejudex.com/tool/bolt-new.md) |

## Key Differentiators

- Local semantic indexing and multi-file editing vs in-browser WebContainer execution
- Per-seat billing (Cursor) vs token consumption model (Bolt.new)
- Native IDE integration vs end-to-end web app generation

## Switching Cost and Bidirectional Migration Friction (MFI)

| Migration Route | MFI Index (0-100) | Rating | Audited Critical Factors |
| :--- | :---: | :--- | :--- |
| From Cursor to Bolt.new | 70/100 | Alto Lock-in | Cursor carece de exportación masiva nativa de datos documentada, lo que incrementa el riesgo de vendor lock-in.; Bolt.new no expone API pública para sincronización automatizada, requiriendo importaciones manuales. |
| From Bolt.new to Cursor | 70/100 | Alto Lock-in | Bolt.new carece de exportación masiva nativa de datos documentada, lo que incrementa el riesgo de vendor lock-in.; Cursor no expone API pública para sincronización automatizada, requiriendo importaciones manuales. |

> MFI Verdict: La fricción de migración es simétrica (70/100 en ambas direcciones). Ambas plataformas exhiben barreras de cambio comparables en términos de exportación, APIs públicas y continuidad de credenciales.

## Technical Feature Matrix

| Feature | Cursor | Bolt.new |
| :--- | :---: | :---: |
| REST & GraphQL API | Yes | Yes |
| SSO / SAML Authentication | Yes | No |
| Self-Hosted Option | No | No |
| Full Data Export | Yes | Yes |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Domains & SSL | No | Yes |
| Immutable Audit Logs | Yes | No |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main difference between Cursor and Bolt.new?
A: Cursor is a local IDE fork of VS Code tailored for complex codebases with deep semantic indexing. Bolt.new runs entirely in-browser via WebContainers, optimized for rapid prototyping and natural language full-stack generation.

### Q: Which is more affordable, Cursor or Bolt.new?
A: Cursor has a starting price of Free / Contact vendor, while Bolt.new starts from Free / Contact vendor.

## Canonical Resources

- Web Comparison: https://thejudex.com/vs/cursor-vs-bolt-new
- AEO Markdown Format: https://thejudex.com/vs/cursor-vs-bolt-new.md
- Profile of Cursor: https://thejudex.com/tool/cursor
- Profile of Bolt.new: https://thejudex.com/tool/bolt-new