Dyad
Work on Dyad? Verify this listing (free)Free, open-source AI app builder that runs on your desktop with any model
Local, open-source alternative to Lovable and Bolt. Dyad is a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux that builds full-stack web apps on your machine using your own API keys, local models or a ChatGPT subscription. Code stays in your own folders, and it connects to Supabase, Neon and GitHub.
Best for: Builders who want a Lovable-style workflow for free, with their own models and no lock-in
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- Free forever with your own API key (Basic Agent, 20 messages/day). Dyad Pro $20/mo: 200 AI credits and the Pro Agent. Dyad Max $79/mo: 900 AI credits
- Free tier
- Yes: the full desktop app is free and open source; bring your own API key or local model
- Open source
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-10-25
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Sources (checked 2026-10-25): dyad.sh · dyad.sh/pro · github.com/dyad-sh/dyad
Score breakdown
- Fit for the use case19 / 25
- Vibe-coder friendliness11 / 15
- Output quality & reliability11 / 15
- Pricing & free tier14 / 15
- Ecosystem & integrations7 / 10
- Momentum8 / 10
- Code ownership & lock-in8 / 10
Why this score: Free, open source (Apache 2.0 outside its Pro folder, ~22k GitHub stars) and your code stays on your machine, so it is the best no-lock-in option. You install a desktop app and manage your own model keys and hosting, which is more setup than a browser builder.
Based on desk research of official pricing pages and docs; see methodology.
FAQ
- Is Dyad free?
- Dyad free tier: Yes: the full desktop app is free and open source; bring your own API key or local model. Paid pricing: Free forever with your own API key (Basic Agent, 20 messages/day). Dyad Pro $20/mo: 200 AI credits and the Pro Agent. Dyad Max $79/mo: 900 AI credits.
- What is Dyad pricing in 2026?
- Dyad pricing (as of our last verification on 2026-10-25): Free forever with your own API key (Basic Agent, 20 messages/day). Dyad Pro $20/mo: 200 AI credits and the Pro Agent. Dyad Max $79/mo: 900 AI credits. Always confirm on the official site — plans change.
- Is Dyad open source?
- Yes. Dyad is open source.
- What is Dyad's PromptToProd score?
- Dyad scores 78/100 on PromptToProd (fit, vibe-coder friendliness, quality, pricing, ecosystem, momentum, ownership). See the score breakdown on this page and our methodology.
- What is Dyad best for?
- Dyad is best for: Builders who want a Lovable-style workflow for free, with their own models and no lock-in.
- When was Dyad last verified on PromptToProd?
- Pricing and details for Dyad were last verified on 2026-10-25 from official docs and pricing pages.
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