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Bolt.new vs Replit Security

Bolt.new and Replit are both popular choices for developers. Here's how they compare from a security perspective.

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Security Comparison

Category
Bolt
Replit
Security Model
Bolt.new security approach
Replit security approach
Default Configuration
Requires security setup
Requires security setup
Documentation
Security docs available
Security docs available
Community
Active security community
Active security community

The Verdict

Both Bolt.new and Replit can be secure when properly configured. The choice depends on your specific requirements and team expertise.

Evaluate both platforms based on your use case. Regardless of choice, use VAS to verify your security configuration.

Industry Security Context

When comparing Bolt.new vs Replit, consider these broader security trends.

10.3%

of Lovable applications (170 out of 1,645) had exposed user data in the CVE-2025-48757 incident

Source: CVE-2025-48757 security advisory

91%

of data breaches involve databases with misconfigured access controls

Source: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

4.45 million USD

average cost of a data breach in 2023

Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023

“Vibe coding your way to a production codebase is clearly risky. Most of the work we do as software engineers involves evolving existing systems, where the quality and understandability of the underlying code is crucial.”

Simon Willison — Security Researcher, Django Co-creator

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