Dyad
The open-source AI app builder on your desktop·dyad.sh
Dyad is a free, local, open-source AI app builder that lets users turn ideas into full-stack web apps without coding. It runs on the user's own desktop machine, supports multiple AI model providers, and lets users export clean, runnable code with no vendor lock-in. It includes features like database/auth integration, built-in security scanning, and one-click deployment.
What it's for
Features 15
- AI credit system with reload option
- Bring your own API keys
- Built-in security scanning (SQL injection checks, OWASP best practices, auth protection)
- Dyad Academy learning content access (Pro)
- Exports clean, runnable code with no lock-in
- Full-stack database and auth integration with Supabase or Neon
- Import existing repositories and edit in VS Code
- Instant schema and migration generation
- Local-first desktop app that stores project files on disk
- MCP extensibility: Chrome DevTools, web browsing, custom APIs, custom MCP servers
- No telemetry, fully open-source codebase on GitHub
- One-click deployment to GitHub and Vercel
- Pro Agent mode that automatically tests and fixes bugs
- Supports multiple AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, LM Studio, DeepSeek
- Works offline with local AI models
At a glance
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Pricing
Dyad Free is free forever. Dyad Pro and Dyad Max are monthly subscriptions that include bundled AI credits; additional usage of custom models incurs a token orchestration fee of 1.5 credits per million tokens.
Intended for hobbyists, students, anyone on a tight budget.
Basic Agent: 20 messages/day
Recommended plan. For serious builders who want to maximize productivity.
200 AI credits/month
Available only as an upgrade; for building large, complex apps.
900 AI credits/month