About Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder
Overview
Dyad is a free, local, open-source AI app builder that runs on your desktop and turns ideas into full-stack web apps without coding. It lets you use any AI model and own your code with zero lock-in.
Built in public with a growing community, Dyad runs 100% locally, works offline, and keeps your project files on disk. The open codebase is available on GitHub for anyone to audit or contribute to.
Key Benefits
- Runs locally on your machine, keeping your data and projects under your control
- Works with any AI model, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LM Studio, and offline local models
- Exports clean, runnable code you own, with no vendor lock-in
- Connects full-stack databases and auth with one click via Supabase or Neon
- Deploys to GitHub and Vercel in a few clicks or to your own cloud
- Extends through MCP servers like Chrome DevTools and web browsing
How It Works
Describe your idea in plain language and Dyad turns it into a working app. You can import existing repos, edit in VS Code whenever you want, run a built-in security scan, and deploy to GitHub, Vercel, or your own cloud — all without leaving your desktop.
Use Cases
- Non-developers turn ideas into working web apps, like a recipe planner or ecommerce store
- Builders create full-stack apps with database and auth connections
- Hobbyists run everything locally and offline using free local models
- Teams deploy production apps to GitHub and Vercel in a few clicks
Why Choose This Product
Dyad differentiates itself with a local-first, open-source design and freedom from lock-in. Users bring their own API keys, choose any model including offline ones, keep 100% of their source code, and can audit or contribute to the open codebase on GitHub.
Key Features
Local-first desktop
Runs 100% locally, works offline, and keeps project files on disk without limiting project counts.
Any AI model
Switch between Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or free local models like Ollama and DeepSeek anytime.
Database and auth
Connect Supabase or Neon with one click for instant schemas, migrations, and auth.
Security scan
Built-in scan catches security bugs, injection, and misconfigurations before shipping.
One-click deploy
Deploy to GitHub and Vercel in a few clicks or bring your own cloud.
MCP extensible
Plug in Chrome DevTools, web browsing, custom APIs, or any MCP server.
Own your code
Export clean, runnable code and import existing repos with no vendor lock-in.
Open source
Built in public with a 22k-star GitHub repository and more than 20 contributors.
Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder Pricing
- Local, open-source AI app builder
- Downloadable for macOS and Windows
- No sign-up required
- Bring your own API key
- Community support
- Exclusive Pro modes for large codebases
- 200 AI credits/month
- Full Dyad Academy access
- Everything in Dyad Free
- 900 AI credits/month
- Prioritized access to office hours
- Reload credits at any time (same price)
- Everything in Dyad Pro
| Feature | Dyad Free Free/mo | Dyad Pro $20/mo | Dyad Max $79/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local, open-source AI app builder | |||
| Downloadable for macOS and Windows | |||
| No sign-up required | |||
| Bring your own API key | |||
| Community support | |||
| Exclusive Pro modes for large codebases | |||
| 200 AI credits/month | |||
| Full Dyad Academy access | |||
| Everything in Dyad Free | |||
| 900 AI credits/month | |||
| Prioritized access to office hours | |||
| Reload credits at any time (same price) | |||
| Everything in Dyad Pro |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder
Is Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder free?
Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder offers a free plan with optional paid upgrades. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier.
How much does Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder cost?
Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder offers the following plans: Dyad Free, Dyad Pro, Dyad Max. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.
What platforms does Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder support?
Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder is available on: macOS, Windows.