Dyad
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Free, local, open-source AI app builder
About
- An open-source AI app builder based on local execution, an alternative to Lovable, v0, Bolt, and Replit
- Runs on macOS and Windows; lets you build apps quickly without sign-up or lock-in
- Full-stack app building: Supabase integration covers Auth, Database, and Functions
- Supports many AI models: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, local models, and more
- Local execution: guarantees data privacy, gives an instant user experience, and eliminates cloud environment mismatch issues
- Development integration: source code stays local and can be freely worked on in an IDE (VS Code, Cursor, etc.)
- Dyad will always remain free and open source, offered as a powerful app builder with no feature limits
- Besides the free version, Pro/Max plans provide additional AI modes, credits, dedicated support, Dyad Academy, and more
FAQ
- Can it be used for free: yes; with just an API key you can create unlimited apps
- What can be built: full-stack web applications including authentication, DB, and backend; experimental support for mobile apps via Capacitor
- Can it build desktop apps: no; Dyad itself is a desktop app, but what it builds is mainly web apps