Alternatives · App Builders
Newly alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Newly alternative for most people is Replit (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of AI app builders. It's also the best free one.
Newly compared with 5 alternatives: Rork, Vibecode, Lovable, Bolt and Replit.
Newly is a paid product, starting at $25 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewlyThis tool | From $25/mo | No | Web |
| Rork | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Vibecode | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lovable | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bolt | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web |
| Replit | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Newly starts at $25 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Rork, Vibecode, Lovable, Bolt and Replit.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Newly
Rork
AI builder for native iPhone, Android and web apps from a prompt
- Rork starts at $20 per month (Rork Pro).
- Rork has a free plan, which Newly lacks.
- Rork also lists an iOS app.
Suits: Non-developers who want to ship a native app to the App Store or Google Play
Vibecode
AI builder for native iOS, cross-platform mobile and web apps
- Vibecode starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($200); $20 billed monthly (Plus).
- Vibecode also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Building an iPhone app from a phone or browser without owning a Mac
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.
- Lovable has a free plan, which Newly lacks.
- Lovable also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Lovable does not cover AI agents, which Newly does.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
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).
- Bolt has a free plan, which Newly lacks.
- Bolt does not cover AI agents, which Newly does.
Suits: Prototyping a web app or site from a prompt without a local setup
Replit
Cloud platform where an AI agent builds, hosts and publishes apps
- Replit starts at $18 per month, billed annually; $20 billed monthly (Core).
- Replit has a free plan, which Newly lacks.
- Replit also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who want an app built, hosted and published in one place
Limits worth knowing in Newly
- There is no free plan; the FAQ says Newly starts at $25 per month.
- Credits are consumed by the work the agent does, so usage varies with the task, project and model.
- Apple Developer and Google Play Console accounts are separate and paid by you, and developer accounts, domains and connected services cost extra.
- The site shows the monthly price on its default view; a yearly billing option exists, at $240 a year for the 100-credit step.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Newly?
The alternatives to Newly in this directory are Rork, Vibecode, Lovable, Bolt and Replit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Newly.
Is there a free alternative to Newly?
Yes. Rork, Lovable, Bolt and Replit have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Newly alternatives work on Windows?
The Newly listing does not include a Windows app. Lovable and Replit list one.
Which Newly alternatives work on macOS?
The Newly listing does not include a macOS app. Lovable and Replit list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.