Best Bolt Alternatives: Replay AI is Best for Clean Code From Video (2026)

TL;DR: Replay offers a superior approach to UI code generation compared to Bolt and other screenshot-to-code tools by analyzing video and understanding user behavior, leading to cleaner, more functional code.

The promise of AI-powered code generation is tantalizing: rapidly prototype, rebuild existing interfaces, and accelerate development cycles. Bolt, along with other tools in the space, has attempted to solve this problem, but typically falls short when dealing with complex interactions and dynamic UIs. The core issue? They rely on static screenshots, missing the crucial element of behavior. Replay, on the other hand, reconstructs UI from video, capturing the essence of user interaction and translating it into working code. This blog post explores why Replay stands out as the best Bolt alternative in 2026.

The Problem with Screenshot-to-Code: A Static View of a Dynamic World#

Screenshot-to-code tools like Bolt analyze static images of UI elements. While this approach can generate basic layouts, it struggles with:

• •Dynamic content: Screenshots capture a single state. They don't understand how elements change on hover, click, or data updates.
• •User flows: A series of screenshots doesn't represent the intent behind user interactions. The tool can't infer the logic connecting different screens or states.
• •Complex interactions: Animations, transitions, and intricate JavaScript logic are completely absent from static images.

This results in code that is often incomplete, buggy, and requires significant manual rework. It's like trying to understand a movie plot from a single frame.

Replay: Behavior-Driven Reconstruction with Gemini#

Replay takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of analyzing screenshots, it analyzes video. This "Behavior-Driven Reconstruction" allows Replay to:

• •Understand user intent: By observing the sequence of actions in the video, Replay infers the purpose behind each interaction.
• •Capture dynamic behavior: Replay sees how elements change over time, including animations, state transitions, and data updates.
• •Generate complete code: Replay produces code that accurately reflects the user's intended functionality, including event handlers, data binding, and UI logic.

Replay leverages the power of Gemini to process video data and generate clean, functional code. It's like having an AI developer watch a user interact with an interface and then automatically build it.

Replay's Key Features: Beyond Basic Code Generation#

Replay offers a suite of features that go beyond simple code generation:

• •Multi-page generation: Replay can generate code for entire applications, not just single screens, by analyzing a video walkthrough of the user flow.
• •Supabase integration: Seamlessly connect your generated UI to a Supabase backend for data storage and retrieval.
• •Style injection: Customize the look and feel of your UI by injecting CSS styles directly into the generated code.
• •Product Flow maps: Visualize user flows and identify potential bottlenecks in your application.

Replay vs. Bolt and Other Alternatives: A Head-to-Head Comparison#

Let's see how Replay stacks up against Bolt and other popular UI code generation tools:

As you can see, Replay is the only tool that offers video input and behavior analysis, resulting in higher-quality code and a more complete solution.

Getting Started with Replay: A Step-by-Step Guide#

Here's how to use Replay to generate code from a video:

Step 1: Record Your UI Interaction#

Record a video of yourself interacting with the UI you want to rebuild. Make sure to clearly demonstrate all the key features and user flows.

💡 Pro Tip: Speak clearly while recording, describing your actions and intentions. This helps Replay better understand your goals.

Step 2: Upload the Video to Replay#

Upload the video to the Replay platform. Replay will automatically analyze the video and generate code.

Step 3: Review and Refine the Generated Code#

Review the generated code and make any necessary adjustments. Replay provides a visual editor that allows you to easily modify the code and preview the changes in real-time.

Step 4: Integrate with Your Project#

Integrate the generated code into your existing project. Replay supports a variety of frameworks and libraries, including React, Vue, and Angular.

Example: Generating a React Component with Replay#

Let's say you have a video of a user interacting with a simple to-do list application. Replay can generate the following React component:

typescript
// Generated by Replay
import React, { useState } from 'react';

const TodoList = () => {
  const [todos, setTodos] = useState<string[]>([]);
  const [newTodo, setNewTodo] = useState<string>('');

  const handleInputChange = (event: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => {
    setNewTodo(event.target.value);
  };

  const handleAddTodo = () => {
    if (newTodo.trim() !== '') {
      setTodos([...todos, newTodo.trim()]);
      setNewTodo('');
    }
  };

  const handleDeleteTodo = (index: number) => {
    const updatedTodos = [...todos];
    updatedTodos.splice(index, 1);
    setTodos(updatedTodos);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>My Todo List</h1>
      <input
        type="text"
        value={newTodo}
        onChange={handleInputChange}
        placeholder="Add a new todo"
      />
      <button onClick={handleAddTodo}>Add</button>
      <ul>
        {todos.map((todo, index) => (
          <li key={index}>
            {todo}
            <button onClick={() => handleDeleteTodo(index)}>Delete</button>
          </li>
        ))}
      </ul>
    </div>
  );
};

export default TodoList;

This code is not just a static representation of the UI. It includes the necessary state management, event handlers, and UI logic to make the to-do list fully functional.

⚠️ Warning: While Replay generates functional code, it's crucial to review and test the code thoroughly before deploying it to production. AI-generated code may still contain errors or edge cases that require manual attention.

Replay and Supabase: Building Full-Stack Applications#

Replay's Supabase integration makes it easy to build full-stack applications. You can use Replay to generate the UI and then connect it to a Supabase backend for data storage and authentication.

Here's an example of how to fetch data from Supabase and display it in a React component generated by Replay:

typescript
// Generated by Replay, with Supabase integration
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import { createClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js';

const supabaseUrl = 'YOUR_SUPABASE_URL';
const supabaseKey = 'YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY';
const supabase = createClient(supabaseUrl, supabaseKey);

const DataDisplay = () => {
  const [data, setData] = useState<any[]>([]);

  useEffect(() => {
    const fetchData = async () => {
      const { data, error } = await supabase
        .from('your_table')
        .select('*');

      if (error) {
        console.error('Error fetching data:', error);
      } else {
        setData(data);
      }
    };

    fetchData();
  }, []);

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Data from Supabase</h1>
      <ul>
        {data.map((item) => (
          <li key={item.id}>{item.name}</li>
        ))}
      </ul>
    </div>
  );
};

export default DataDisplay;

This code fetches data from a Supabase table and displays it in a list. Replay can generate the UI for this component and automatically connect it to your Supabase backend.

📝 Note: Remember to replace

text

YOUR_SUPABASE_URL

and

text

YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY

with your actual Supabase credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Is Replay free to use?#

Replay offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans are available for users who need more advanced functionality.

How is Replay different from v0.dev?#

While both Replay and v0.dev aim to generate code, Replay focuses on understanding user behavior through video analysis, resulting in more functional and complete code. V0.dev relies on text prompts and generates code based on descriptions, which can be less accurate and require more manual adjustments. Replay's "Behavior-Driven Reconstruction" provides a more robust and reliable approach.

What frameworks and libraries does Replay support?#

Replay currently supports React, Vue, and Angular. Support for other frameworks and libraries is planned for future releases.

How accurate is the generated code?#

Replay generates highly accurate code, but it's always recommended to review and test the code thoroughly before deploying it to production. The accuracy of the generated code depends on the clarity and completeness of the video recording.

Can Replay generate code for complex animations and interactions?#

Yes, Replay can capture and reproduce complex animations and interactions by analyzing the video recording. However, highly intricate animations may require some manual adjustments.

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