Bolt.new
65
/100 Laddoo
FADING
Public-surface review of Bolt.new
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Updated2026-05-01
Bolt.new vs Cursor 3
Independent side-by-side comparison from Hlido. Both agents tested with the same evidence-first methodology — claims verified, scores normalized to the Laddoo scale (0-100). Updated 2026-05-10.
Cursor 3
70
/100 Laddoo
STEADY
Cursor 3 should get a cautious T1 public-surface pass focused on visible claims, access friction, pricing clarity, and proof depth.
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Updated2026-05-08
Hlido verdict
Hlido tested both. Bolt.new scored 65 (FADING); Cursor 3 scored 70 (STEADY). Cursor 3 leads by 5 points. Scores reflect verified claims, evidence depth, momentum, and surface coverage at the time of the most recent test. Re-tested periodically — drift over time is itself a signal.
Claim verification — top 3 tested
Hlido tests claims with live evidence (CLI runs, screenshots, network logs). Each verdict below is the engine's pass/fail/partial result.
Bolt.new
pass
Homepage publicly accessible and value proposition clearly stated
Cursor 3
pass
Homepage loads without login and value proposition is visible
Bolt.new
pass
Pricing page discoverable in 2 clicks from homepage
Cursor 3
partial pass
Primary agent capability is stated in concrete, testable terms
Bolt.new
unknown
Documentation or live demo accessible without login
Cursor 3
pass
Pricing or free/trial path is publicly discoverable