Anecdotally I've been able to move faster with Rust on CRUD apps professionally than I've previously in other languages with GC built-in (e.g., C#, TypeScript/Node.js). The borrow checker isn't a problem after you get used to it.
There is still a steep learning curve, although the learning curve has improved significantly over the past couple years. Rust's type system, syntax, and standard library are major strengths compared to those in most GC-based languages, so I'd argue it can be a great fit for domains where GC-based languages have been used historically.
There is still a steep learning curve, although the learning curve has improved significantly over the past couple years. Rust's type system, syntax, and standard library are major strengths compared to those in most GC-based languages, so I'd argue it can be a great fit for domains where GC-based languages have been used historically.