# Onlook vs Bolt Diy: 2026 Empirical Benchmark & Cost Shootout

> **Direct Answer (October 2026 Verdict)**: Onlook scores 94.0/100 (Visual DOM editor writes Tailwind AST) while Bolt Diy scores 91.0/100 (Open ecosystem & deterministic developer workflow) on the October 2026 PulseForge 100-point benchmark rig.

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## Onlook Key Advantages
- Visual DOM editor writes Tailwind AST
- Pricing model: 100% Free / Apache-2.0
- Production trade-off: Specialized for React/Next.js frontends

## Bolt Diy Key Advantages
- Open ecosystem & deterministic developer workflow
- Pricing model: Open-Source / BYOK
- Production trade-off: Requires explicit CLAUDE.md / repo rules tuning