Dyad
Local, open-source AI app builder
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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.
- for
- Developers, hobbyists and non-developers who want to build AI-powered web apps locally.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- open source
- v1.18.02 days ago
- v1.18.0-beta.16 days ago
- v1.17.09 days ago
Key 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.
Use cases
- Create a recipe-box web app without writing code
- Build a travel journal with integrated map and storage
- Launch an indie e-commerce store using Supabase auth
- Develop a startup CRM with auto-generated backend
Dyad pricing
- Dyad FreeFreeLocal, open-source AI app builder · Downloadable for macOS & Windows · No sign-up required · Bring your own API key
- Dyad Pro$20/month/month200 AI credits/month · Exclusive Pro Agent modes · Full Dyad Academy access · Reload credits anytime
- Dyad Max$79/month/month900 AI credits/month · Prioritized office-hour access · All Pro features plus large-app support
Dyad vs alternatives
 Dyad |  Bolt |  bolt.diy |  v0 |  Lovable |  Replit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Local, open-source AI app building | Quick prototypes and full-stack apps from a prompt | Developers who want to self-host and choose their own model | Hosted AI app building | Chat-driven web app creation | Browser-based AI development |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — | — |
- Dyad vs Bolt: Bolt: AI website and app builder that runs in the browser, with hosting and databases included.
- Dyad vs bolt.diy: bolt.diy: Open-source Bolt: prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack web apps using any LLM (open source).
- Dyad vs v0: v0 is Vercel’s hosted AI app builder, while Dyad runs locally with no lock-in.
- Dyad vs Lovable: Lovable is a chat-based web builder; Dyad offers visual customization, local execution and code export.
- Dyad vs Replit: Replit provides in-browser AI development; Dyad is a desktop, offline-first solution.
Dyad FAQ
Is Dyad free?+
Yes, Dyad offers a free forever tier with local, open-source app building and no sign-up required.
What can you build with Dyad?+
You can create full-stack web apps such as recipe boxes, travel journals, e-commerce stores and CRMs without coding.
Can you build desktop apps with Dyad?+
Dyad focuses on web apps that run locally; it does not generate native desktop binaries.
What are AI credits?+
AI credits are monthly allowances for using premium AI models; Pro includes 200 credits, Max includes 900.
Do AI credits rollover?+
The documentation does not specify rollover; credits are allocated per month.
Summarized by DevHunt from dyad.sh · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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