Bolt vs ZCode
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.
Bolt
Bolt.new is an AI developer agent that builds, runs, and deploys full-stack web apps using only prompts through in-browser WebContainers technology.
Read the full reviewZCode
An agentic development environment (ADE) desktop app by Z.ai built for planning, coding, reviewing, and deploying software powered by GLM-5.2.
Read the full review| Attribute | Bolt | ZCode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing type | Free + paid (from $25/mo) | Free + paid (from $18/mo) |
| Korean support | No | No |
| Platforms | Web Browser, Chromium-based Browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave), Mobile (via Expo for app development) | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| API available | - | - |
| SDK | - | - |
| LLM-based | - | Yes |
| Multimodal | - | - |
| AI model | - | GLM |
| GitHub Stars | 16.5K | - |
| Vendor | StackBlitz, Inc. | Z.AI Co., Ltd. |
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Details | View | View |
Bolt key features
- Autonomous debugging agent (98% reduction in error loops)
- Built-in database and authentication/analytics system based on Bolt Cloud
- Direct Figma frame import and design system integration
- Support for external tool connectors based on MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 integration (to be added in May 2026)
ZCode key features
- Goal-based task management for long-horizon planning and execution
- Deep integration with GLM-5.2 reasoning and coding model
- Multi-agent orchestration and coordination for development workflows
- Mobile remote control via WeChat and Telegram
- Built-in terminal, version control, and MCP support