Free Bolt.new alternative

Free open-source AI coding assistant that runs locally.

BOLT.DIY is a self-hosted AI coding environment that helps developers build apps using multiple AI models. People often search “free alternative to Cursor” or “AI coding assistant open source,” and BOLT.DIY provides both. It’s similar to BOLT.new but runs entirely on your computer, letting you choose from models like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Hugging Face. If you’ve searched “AI coding without limits” or “how to use local AI coder,” BOLT.DIY is built for that. Developers and indie makers use it to build projects without subscriptions or cloud restrictions.

• Code with AI locally • Use any model • Build apps offline • Avoid cloud limits

Pros: Free; Local control; Model flexibility. Cons: Requires setup; Not as polished as paid IDEs.

What is BOLT.DIY? A free open-source coding assistant. Does BOLT.DIY run offline? Yes, fully local. Which models work with BOLT.DIY? OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, and more. Who uses BOLT.DIY? Developers wanting full control.

Pricing: $0