bolt.diy vs Dyad

Dyad: Local, open-source AI app builder for Mac and Windows (open source).

bolt.diyOpen-source Bolt: prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack apps with any LLM

DyadLocal, open-source AI app builder

Which to pick

Pick bolt.diy if you want…

LLM-powered full-stack app development
Developers who want to self-host and choose their own model
A free, open-source tool
Integrations with Vite, Electron or WebContainer (on bolt.diy's list, not Dyad's)

Pick Dyad if you want…

Local, open-source AI app building
Privacy-minded builders who bring their own API keys
Integrations with Supabase, Neon or OpenAI (on Dyad's list, not bolt.diy's)

bolt.diy: Open-source Bolt: prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack web apps using any LLM (open source).

Side by side

What it is: bolt.diy:bolt.diy lets you prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack web apps using any LLM you choose.; Dyad:Dyad is a free, local, open-source desktop builder that turns ideas into full-stack AI web apps with any model and exports real code.
Best for: bolt.diy:LLM-powered full-stack app development; Dyad:Local, open-source AI app building
Who it’s for: bolt.diy:Developers who want an open-source, LLM-driven full-stack app workflow.; Dyad:Developers, hobbyists and non-developers who want to build AI-powered web apps locally.
Pricing: bolt.diy:Open source; Dyad:Freemium
Plans: bolt.diy:—; Dyad:Dyad Free Free · Dyad Pro $20/month per month · Dyad Max $79/month per month
Open source: bolt.diy:Yes, 19,931 GitHub stars; Dyad:Yes, 21,746 GitHub stars
Works with: bolt.diy:Vite, Electron, WebContainer, Cloudflare; Dyad:Supabase, Neon, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LM Studio, GitHub, Vercel

bolt.diy features

Prompt-to-code. Generate full-stack app scaffolds from natural language prompts.
Live editing. Edit generated code in the browser with instant feedback.
Multi-LLM support. Works with any LLM provider you configure.
One-click deployment. Deploy the app to the cloud directly from the interface.
Electron desktop mode. Run the app as a native desktop application via Electron.
Performance optimizations. Includes streaming optimizer, lazy loading, and V8 tweaks for faster dev cycles.

Dyad features

Local-first execution. Runs entirely on your machine, keeping data and code on disk with no cloud lock-in.
Model agnostic. Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, LM Studio and other AI models, including offline ones.
Full-stack database & auth. One-click integration with Supabase or Neon for schemas, migrations and authentication.
Built-in security scan. Detects SQL injection, OWASP issues and auth misconfigurations before deployment.
One-click deployment. Deploy apps to GitHub and Vercel or any custom cloud with a few clicks.
Pro Agent mode. Advanced AI agent that auto-tests, debugs logs and fixes errors for larger codebases.

bolt.diy vs Dyad FAQ

Is bolt.diy or Dyad free?+

bolt.diy is free and open source. Dyad has a free plan (Dyad Free); paid plans start at $20/month (Dyad Pro).

Which is cheaper, bolt.diy or Dyad?+

bolt.diy is free, so it costs less. Dyad starts at $20/month (Dyad Pro).

Is bolt.diy or Dyad open source?+

Yes, both are open source: bolt.diy (stackblitz-labs/bolt.diy on GitHub, MIT license) and Dyad (dyad-sh/dyad on GitHub).

Do bolt.diy and Dyad integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: bolt.diy lists Vite, Electron, WebContainer and Cloudflare; Dyad lists Supabase, Neon, OpenAI, Anthropic and 4 more.

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