The Nolt alternative with more features, same simplicity
Nolt is simple but limited — no admin view, no changelog, no comment replies. Boarbs gives you the same ease of use with more power, a free tier, and faster setup.
Free forever for small teams · No credit card required · Import from Nolt
What Nolt users keep telling us
Nolt is simple to start with, but teams quickly hit its limits. These are the frustrations we hear most from people switching to Boarbs.
No dedicated admin dashboard
Nolt doesn't have a separate admin view — you see exactly what your customers see. That means no dedicated filtering, bulk actions, or management tools. Boarbs gives admins a full dashboard with keyboard shortcuts, bulk operations, and advanced filtering to manage feedback at scale.
Missing changelog and updates
Nolt has no built-in changelog to announce shipped features. When you close the loop with voters, you're stuck sending manual emails. Boarbs includes status updates that automatically notify everyone who voted on a feature when it ships.
No comment threads
Nolt doesn't support comment replies — all comments are flat. For nuanced discussions about feature requests, that's a dead end. Boarbs supports threaded conversations so your team can clarify requests and discuss implementation directly in context.
Slow product development
Nolt completed only four user requests in all of 2022 and updates remain infrequent. The UI feels dated and feature gaps stay open for years. Boarbs is actively developed with weekly releases — check our public roadmap to see what's shipping.
Boarbs vs Nolt — side by side
An honest look at how both tools compare across the features that matter most for feedback management.
What you actually pay as you scale
Nolt charges $29/mo per board on Essential, or $69/mo for up to 5 boards on Pro. There's no free plan. Here's how that compares to Boarbs at real-world scale.
Every Boarbs plan includes
- Unlimited voters on every plan
- 3 boards free, up to unlimited on Pro ($29/mo)
- Unlimited team members
- Embed, widget, and portal
- Admin dashboard with keyboard shortcuts
- Self-serve cancellation
Nolt's per-board pricing explained
Nolt charges per board — $29/mo for a single board on Essential, or $69/mo for up to 5 boards on Pro. If you need more than 5 boards, you're looking at Enterprise pricing (custom quote).
For teams running multiple products or separate feedback channels (feature requests, bugs, internal ideas), costs add up quickly. Boarbs gives you unlimited boards on Pro for $29/mo — the same price as a single Nolt Essential board.
Who should switch — and who shouldn't
Boarbs isn't for everyone. Here's an honest look at who we're the right fit for and when Nolt might still make more sense.
Switch to Boarbs if…
Boarbs is the better choice when:
- You've outgrown Nolt's limited feature set and need admin tools
- You want a free plan to get started — not just a 14-day trial
- Frictionless voting matters — your users shouldn't need accounts
- You need comment threads for meaningful discussions on requests
- You value fast, keyboard-first UX for managing feedback
- You want an embeddable widget to collect feedback in-app
Nolt might be better if…
Consider staying with Nolt when:
- You only need one basic board and Nolt's simplicity works for you
- You rely on Nolt's Intercom or Microsoft Teams integration
- You need SAML SSO and are on Nolt's Enterprise plan
- Nolt's password-protected boards are critical for your workflow
Switching from Nolt takes minutes
We've made migration straightforward. Import your existing data and go live without losing a single vote.
Export your data
Export your posts, votes, and comments from Nolt. We support CSV and API-based imports.
Import into Boarbs
Use our import tool or API to bring everything into your new board. Posts, votes, and statuses all transfer.
Go live
Update your portal URL or embed snippet. Your users won't skip a beat — everything they voted on is already there.
Need help migrating?
Reach out and we'll walk you through the import process step by step.
Switching from Nolt — common questions
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