Bolt.new vs AWS CodeWhisperer
I tested AWS CodeWhisperer and Bolt.new to see which one helps developers more. CodeWhisperer is like a smart helper for your code. It works inside your coding tools. Bolt.new lets you build whole websites right in your web browser. No need to install anything.
I looked at how fast they made code. I checked if the code was good quality. For CodeWhisperer, I tested its AWS smarts. Could it suggest good cloud code? For Bolt.new, I tried building a full website fast. I saw how well it fixed errors too.
CodeWhisperer is great if you build on AWS. It even checks for security problems. Bolt.new makes starting a new web project super easy. It handles everything for you. This comparison will show you which tool fits your work best. You'll learn where each one shines.
Bolt.new Overview
Bolt.new is an AI-powered, browser-based platform designed to enable users to prompt, develop, edit, and deploy full-stack web applications entirely within a web browser, eliminating the need for local setup or manual environment configuration...
Users can generate applications by describing desired features in natural language, after which Bolt.new produces the code and scaffolds both frontend and backend layers, including database integration. The built-in code editor supports real-time editing and testing, with instant feedback and AI-powered error detection and correction.
Deployment is streamlined via one-click integration with hosting services like Netlify or Bolt’s own hosting, and users can export codebases for external deployment.
Collaboration features allow multiple users to work together or export projects to GitHub.
Key differentiators include full-stack capabilities in-browser, AI-driven environment control, and automated setup and deployment.
Target users are developers, product managers, and designers seeking rapid prototyping, workflow automation, and simplified deployment for web applications.
While Bolt.new accelerates development and reduces setup friction, complex projects may require manual adjustments and effective prompt engineering.
AWS CodeWhisperer Overview
AWS CodeWhisperer is an AI-powered code generation tool developed by Amazon, designed to assist developers by providing context-aware code suggestions directly within popular integrated development environments (IDEs)...
CodeWhisperer is deeply integrated with the AWS ecosystem, offering specialized support for AWS APIs and services such as S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB, and can proactively suggest code snippets, IAM policies, and optimizations tailored to AWS best practices.
The tool supports over 30 programming languages and a wide range of frameworks, including those for frontend, backend, mobile, and infrastructure-as-code development.
Security is a core feature, with real-time vulnerability detection (including OWASP Top 10 risks), dependency analysis for known CVEs, and permission boundary checks. CodeWhisperer also provides code optimization and refactoring suggestions, analyzing code for performance bottlenecks and recommending improvements.
It integrates with leading IDEs and offers built-in security scanning, making it suitable for individual developers, teams, and enterprises—especially those building cloud-native applications on AWS.
Unique differentiators include its deep AWS integration, real-time security scanning, and the ability to generate AWS-specific code with best practices.
The primary users are developers working within the AWS ecosystem, DevOps engineers, and teams in regulated industries requiring compliance and security oversight.
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Feature Comparison
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Strengths & Weaknesses Analysis
Bolt.new
Strengths
- Excellent learning curve capabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Limited language support features
- Limited customization features
- Limited documentation support features
AWS CodeWhisperer
Strengths
- Excellent code generation capabilities
- Excellent performance speed capabilities
- Excellent learning curve capabilities
- Excellent team collaboration capabilities
Areas for Improvement
- No free tier available
Final Verdict
AWS CodeWhisperer Takes the Lead
Our Recommendation
AWS CodeWhisperer is the better choice with a score of 8.0/10. AWS CodeWhisperer is much better at writing code - it beats Bolt.new by 1.7 points. AWS CodeWhisperer got some big improvements in 2025. The pricing changed recently. AWS CodeWhisperer can do coding work automatically, which saves you time on big projects. For business teams, AWS CodeWhisperer has better security and meets company rules. Bolt.new has good points too - it's easy to use and works well for some tasks. But AWS CodeWhisperer is the better choice for most teams.
Choose Bolt.new if:
- You want a tool that's easy to learn and use
- You need a reliable and well-supported tool
Choose AWS CodeWhisperer if:
- You frequently need to generate code from scratch
- You want a tool that's easy to learn and use
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