Better together
DriftLess + Bolt
Bolt answers “What will you build today?” DriftLess makes sure you actually build it.
Speed needs direction
Bolt is built for speed — go from idea to working prototype in minutes. But speed without direction is how you end up with a prototype that has 15 features you didn't ask for.
DriftLess adds visibility and checks. Describe what you want, watch the draft appear, and publish only after the production build, render, route, visual, and interaction checks pass.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Bolt | DriftLess |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Fast browser-based AI prototyping | Turns prompts into working apps and websites with live drafts |
| Core output | Working prototype in minutes | Draft preview, checked published preview, project memory, and decision history |
| AI provider | Built-in (credit-based) | Hosted credits by default; Team can bring provider keys |
| Monthly cost | Credit-based (plan-specific) | Free: 2,000 credits/mo (~1 build), 1 project. Pro $20/mo: 10,000 credits/mo (~5 builds), up to 5 projects, unlimited pack purchases. Team $39/user/mo: 28,000 credits/user/mo (~15 builds), optional provider keys, unlimited projects. |
| Speed | Extremely fast for prototypes | Live draft preview while the checked build runs |
| Alignment checks | Prompt-by-prompt | Checks the build against the original request before publish |
| Context memory | Per-session | Persistent across all sessions and providers |
| Credit model | Credit-based; check current vendor pricing | Hosted credits, build estimates, and optional provider keys on Team |
| Best for | Quick experiments and demos | Builders who want live drafts, checked previews, and project memory |
Common questions
Do I have to give up Bolt to use DriftLess?
No. Keep using Bolt for fast browser-based prototypes. DriftLess adds a checked build surface: scoped plans, live drafts, review gates, trusted previews, and durable decision history so the work still matches what you asked for.
How does DriftLess work alongside Bolt?
You describe the product once. Brain scopes the active task, Writer builds in a real workspace, Reviewer checks the result, and DriftLess keeps the artifacts and decisions attached to the project. That makes handoffs into GitHub pull requests and Linear tickets clearer when you are ready to ship like a team.
What does DriftLess check before publish?
DriftLess checks the production build, render, routes, visual quality, interactions, and whether the result still matches the request. Draft previews are progress signals; published previews are the trusted output.
Can I use my own API key with DriftLess?
Yes, on Team and platform-admin accounts. You can use hosted credits to start, then bring your own provider key when you need direct provider billing or a specific premium model.
How do hosted credits and credit packs work?
Every plan includes monthly credits (Free: 2,000, Pro: 10,000, Team: 28,000/user). Each build uses credits based on actual AI model usage. When your monthly credits run out, buy credit packs to keep building — purchased credits never expire. On the free tier you can purchase up to one Launch pack per month. Pro and Team unlock unlimited pack purchases — details on the pricing page.
Does DriftLess replace GitHub or Linear?
No. Your repository and issue tracker stay the system of record. DriftLess helps you stay aligned while building and produce better-structured output for PRs and tickets — it does not replace your git host or PM tool.
Prototype fast. Publish checked.
Free tier available — no card required. Full details on pricing.
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Deep dives with sources: DriftLess blog · Pricing