G2

Krishna J.

salesforce developer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/2/2026

"The fastest way to prototype—with a few rough edges"

4/5

Describe the project or task Bolt.new helped with:

Bolt.new offers a revolutionary approach to prototyping by eliminating the traditional setup process. It provides a seamless environment where developers can quickly bring their ideas to life with minimal effort. The platform's real-time collaboration features and intuitive interface make it an ideal choice for teams looking to innovate rapidly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Bolt.new?

Bolt.new completely changed how I prototype ideas. Instead of spending hours setting up local environments, debugging dependencies, or configuring servers, I can just prompt what I need and see a full-stack app running in the browser instantly. The real-time live preview and self-fixing code save so much time. It actually feels like pairing with a fast developer. Absolutely essential for quick builds. Unbeatable value for starting projects, but expensive if you rely on it to maintain them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bolt.new?

What annoys me most about Bolt.new is the aggressive token burn. When you ask for a simple bug fix, it rewrites full files, draining your credits rapidly—half my tokens went toward fixing errors it caused. Once projects pass a dozen components, it gets chaotic, losing context and breaking existing UI. Great for quick demos, but keeping it inside the browser for bigger builds gets frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Bolt.new:

To make the most of Bolt.new, start with small projects and gradually scale up. Keep an eye on token usage and plan your credits wisely. Use it for rapid prototyping and MVPs, but consider alternative solutions for long-term maintenance. Regularly back up your work to avoid losing progress due to unexpected issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Bolt.new solving and how is that benefiting you?

Bolt.new solves the setup nightmare that usually kills momentum. Instead of wasting hours configuring Node, databases, and dependencies, I can go from a basic idea to a full-stack, live-preview app in minutes. It lets me instantly test and validate ideas without getting bogged down in boilerplate code. For rapid prototyping and MVP builds, it turns days of setup into a single conversation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.