amux vs Bolt.new
Bolt.new generates apps in the browser. amux runs agents against your existing codebase. Different tools for different moments.
Bolt.new is a browser-based AI coding environment that generates full-stack applications from prompts — instant, no setup, great for prototypes. amux is a local agent orchestrator that runs Claude Code sessions against your own codebase, with a web dashboard, self-healing, and parallel execution.
Key differences
| Feature | amux | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Local machine, your codebase | Browser sandbox |
| Parallel agents | Dozens of independent sessions | Single session |
| Existing codebases | Full access to your files, git, tools | Starts from scratch |
| Unattended operation | Self-healing watchdog, overnight runs | Browser tab must stay open |
| Data privacy | Local only, code never leaves your machine | Code runs in cloud sandbox |
| Cost | API tokens only (no platform fee) | Subscription + token credits |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) | No |
| Mobile management | PWA dashboard | Browser only |
When to use Bolt.new
Bolt.new is ideal for generating a new project from scratch when you want instant setup and don't have an existing codebase. It's a great prototyping tool for validating ideas quickly without any local configuration.
When to use amux
amux is the right choice when you're working on an existing codebase and want to run multiple autonomous agents in parallel — overnight, from your phone, with a shared task board and self-healing infrastructure. If you're past the prototype stage, amux is the tool for the long run.
Get started with amux
Run dozens of Claude Code agents in parallel. Python 3 + tmux. Open source.
git clone https://github.com/mixpeek/amux && cd amux && ./install.sh
amux register myproject --dir ~/Dev/myproject --yolo
amux start myproject
amux serve # → https://localhost:8822