Bolt.new generates working code 70-80% of the time for simple apps (CRUD, landing pages). For complex apps, 40-50%. The AI writes the happy path but misses edge cases, error handling, and security. I use Bolt.new for prototypes but rewrite 50% of the code before production.
For a simple SaaS (CRUD + auth + payment): yes, 80% of the work is done. For a complex SaaS (real-time features, integrations, security): no, you need a developer. I use Bolt.new to scaffold prototypes and then customize the code for production.
For 30% of junior dev tasks: yes. Boilerplate, CRUD operations, basic UI. For 70%: no. Architecture decisions, complex business logic, debugging production issues, anything requiring judgment. I use Bolt.new for scaffolding and a human dev for the rest.
Bolt.new at $30/mo Starter: ~100 generations per month. For 10 prototypes, plan for 2-3 hours of generation time and $30-$90 in credits. The cost per prototype is $3-$9. For a client pitch with 10 different mockups, this is much cheaper than hiring a designer for 20 hours at $50/hr.
I've been testing and reviewing AI tools for 2+ years. I run saas.pet as a side project while working as a software engineer. I buy every subscription I review. No vendor pitches, no free accounts. If a tool is in my rotation, I pay for it.
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