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Dyad alternatives
Dyad compared with 5 alternatives: Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit and Base44.
Dyad has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month (Dyad Pro). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DyadThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Lovable | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bolt | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web |
| v0 | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Replit | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Base44 | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Dyad
- Free plan · from $21/mo
Lovable
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites
- Lovable starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly. Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro).
- Only Lovable lists a web app.
- Only Lovable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Dyad lists a Linux app.
- Dyad is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Bolt
Browser-based AI builder for websites, web apps and mobile apps
- Bolt starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $25 billed monthly (Pro). Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro).
- Only Bolt lists a web app.
- Only Dyad lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dyad is open source, according to its own site.
- Dyad also covers AI agents.
Suits: Prototyping a web app or site from a prompt without a local setup
- Free trial · from $30/mo
v0
Vercel's AI agent for building and deploying full-stack web apps
- v0 starts at $30 per user / month (Plus). Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro).
- Dyad has a free plan. v0 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only v0 lists a web app.
- Only v0 lists an iOS app.
- Only Dyad lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Teams already deploying on Vercel
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Replit
Cloud platform where an AI agent builds, hosts and publishes apps
- Replit starts at $18 per month, billed annually; $20 billed monthly (Core). Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro).
- Only Replit lists a web app.
- Only Replit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Dyad is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want an app built, hosted and published in one place
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Base44
No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included
- Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter). Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro).
- Only Base44 lists a web app.
- Only Base44 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Dyad lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dyad is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Non-developers building internal tools, portals or back-office apps
Limits worth knowing in Dyad
- Dyad is a desktop app only: there is no browser or mobile version, and the FAQ says it is not built to run on a server.
- Linux support is experimental: the FAQ says Linux is not tested, may have bugs and does not auto-update.
- It builds web apps. Turning one into a mobile app through Capacitor is experimental, and desktop apps are not supported.
- On the free app you supply and pay for your own AI model access, and Basic Agent stops at 20 messages a day.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dyad?
The alternatives to Dyad in this directory are Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit and Base44. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dyad.
Is there a free alternative to Dyad?
Yes. Lovable, Bolt, Replit and Base44 have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dyad alternatives work on Android?
The Dyad listing does not include an Android app. Lovable, Replit and Base44 list one.
Which Dyad alternatives work on iOS?
The Dyad listing does not include an iOS app. Lovable, v0, Replit and Base44 list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.