Updated 2026-07-28
Mortar vs Bolt
Both let you build by describing. Bolt is great for JavaScript/TypeScript apps in an in-browser sandbox; Mortar is for a real, production Django (Python) backend with a real relational database.
The short answer
Choose Mortar when the backend and data model matter and you want a Python/Django codebase you run anywhere. Bolt shines for JS/TS front-end-leaning apps built in the browser.
| Mortar | Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | Real Django project (Python) | JS/TS app (browser sandbox) |
| Backend & database | Real Django + relational DB | Node/JS; BYO database |
| Primary stack | Python / Django | JavaScript / TypeScript |
| Own & export code | Yes — full source | Yes — code-based |
| Best for | Production backends | JS front-ends & prototypes |
Frequently asked
Do I own the code Mortar generates?
Yes. Every project is a real Django repository you can export in full and run anywhere — there is no proprietary runtime and no vendor lock-in.
Is Mortar better than Bolt?
For a Python/Django backend with a real database, Mortar is the better fit; for JavaScript/TypeScript front-end work Bolt is strong. They target different stacks.
Build a real Django app you own
Describe it in plain English. Preview, edit, and export the full source — no lock-in.
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