Dyad vs Lovable
We give Dyad a 3.0 GPA and Lovable a 3.6, out of 4.0. Dyad grades higher on the free plan. Lovable grades higher on features, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Dyad
Open-source desktop app that builds web apps with AI, locally
Lovable
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites
How we grade them
| 3.0GPADyadVery good | 3.6GPALovableExcellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BDyad Pro is $20 a month, about what AI app builders usually charge. It gives 200 AI credits a month for leading models and a Pro Agent with web search, website cloning and image generation. Max is $79 for 900 credits. Plenty of people won't need either. | BPro starts at $25 a month, or $250 for the year, at the top end of what AI app builders usually charge. That's 100 credits a month for as many members as you like, with rollovers, custom domains and code editing. A Build mode message costs a varying number of credits. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe desktop app is free and open source, with no sign-up and no limit on apps. Bring your own API key, a ChatGPT subscription or a local model. You pay for that model access yourself, and Basic Agent stops at 20 messages a day. | BFree for good: 5 build credits a day, but no more than 30 a month, plus 20 Cloud credits and 4 AI credits. Unlimited members can join, and code still syncs to GitHub. No custom domains, no code editing, and the Lovable badge stays on. |
| Features | BIt writes full-stack web apps, with Supabase or Neon for the database and login, GitHub sync, a security scan and MCP servers. With a local model it works offline. But it builds web apps only, the mobile route is experimental, and hosting is yours to arrange. | ADescribe the app and it writes the frontend, backend, database and sign-in as code you can edit. A built-in Cloud backend runs deployed apps, and every project syncs to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket. Connectors link Slack, HubSpot and Notion. It builds web apps only, not App Store ones. |
| Ease of use | CYou install a desktop app, then wire things together yourself: an API key or a local model for the AI, Supabase or Neon for data, GitHub and a host such as Vercel to publish. That's more setup than a hosted builder, and there's no rating on record. | A4.8 from about 2,200 App Store ratings. You build by chatting, and Plan mode lets you talk an idea through for 1 credit a message before anything gets built. |
| Platforms and integrations | BMac and Windows, plus Linux, which the FAQ calls untested and which doesn't auto-update. There's no browser or phone version. It connects to GitHub, Vercel, Supabase, Neon, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama and LM Studio. | AWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. It connects to GitHub, Supabase, Stripe, Slack, Notion, HubSpot and Figma, and you can add your own MCP servers. The Lovable API is for Business plans. |
| Best for | keeping the code on your own computer | building a web app in chat, alone or as a team |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Dyad and Lovable. How we grade
Where they differ
- Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro). Lovable starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly.
- Only Dyad lists a Linux app.
- Only Lovable lists a web app.
- Only Lovable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Dyad is open source, according to its own site.
- Dyad also covers AI agents.
At a glance
| Dyad | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $20 per month (Dyad Pro) | $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly |
| Free plan | Dyad Free: the open-source desktop app with no sign-up and no limit on apps, used with your own API keys or local models. Basic Agent mode is capped at 20 messages a day. | 5 build credits a day, capped at 30 a month, plus monthly grants of 20 Cloud credits and 4 AI credits. Unlimited members and 5 lovable.app domains; no custom domains or code editing. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Dyad Tech, Inc. | Lovable Labs Incorporated |
| Price read from | dyad.sh | docs.lovable.dev |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Dyad
- Developers and hobbyists who want generated code kept on their own machine
- People who already pay for AI model access and want to reuse it
- Building full-stack web apps on Supabase or Neon without a hosted builder
Lovable
- Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
- Teams building internal tools from one shared credit pool, with no per-seat fee
- Developers who want generated code synced to their own Git repository
Worth knowing
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.
Lovable
- Usage is metered in credits, and a Build mode message costs a variable amount depending on the task.
- Free workspaces get 30 build credits a month at most and cannot use custom domains, edit code or remove the Lovable badge.
- SSO, role-based access and internal publishing start on Business, which costs twice as much as Pro for the same credits.
- Lovable builds web apps: publishing deploys to a web URL, not to the App Store or Google Play.
Key features
Dyad
- Runs on your own computer
- Dyad is a desktop app that keeps project files on your disk and sets no limit on the number of apps. Paired with a local model, it works without an internet connection.
- Bring your own AI model
- Use your own API keys for providers such as Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic and OpenRouter, sign in with a ChatGPT subscription, or run local models through Ollama or LM Studio.
- Agent mode
- Basic Agent checks for build errors, runs tests and debugs from logs, limited to 20 messages a day on Free. Pro Agent adds web search, website cloning and image generation.
- Database and auth integrations
- Supabase and Neon connect from inside the app to give a full-stack project its database, schema migrations and user authentication.
- GitHub sync and deployment
- An app can be connected to a GitHub repository and synced from Dyad. The docs walk through deploying that repository on Vercel, and any other cloud host can be used.
- Security scan and MCP servers
- A built-in security review looks for problems such as SQL injection and missing auth protection, and MCP servers can be added for browser tools, web search or custom APIs.
Lovable
- Prompt-to-app building
- Describe an app in chat and Lovable generates working code. Plan mode costs 1 credit per message, while Build mode charges by the complexity of the task.
- Lovable Cloud backend
- A built-in backend covers database, storage, compute and realtime usage for deployed apps, paid from the same credits. Every plan includes a monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits.
- Git sync and code ownership
- Each project is a codebase that can sync with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket on every plan. Editing and downloading code inside Lovable starts on Pro.
- Publishing and custom domains
- Apps publish to a lovable.app address: 5 domains on Free, unlimited from Pro. Custom domains and removing the Lovable badge need a paid plan.
- Connectors and MCP servers
- A connector catalog links apps and chats to services such as Slack, HubSpot and Notion, and custom MCP servers can be added for extra context while building.
- Shared workspaces
- Unlimited members build from one shared credit pool on every plan. Owners can set per-member monthly credit limits on paid plans.
Plans
Dyad
Dyad Free$0
The open-source desktop app with no sign-up. Bring your own API key or a local model; Basic Agent allows 20 messages a day.
Dyad Pro$20
per month
200 AI credits a month for leading models, Pro Agent with web search, website cloning and image generation, Pro modes and Dyad Academy.
Dyad Max$79
per month
Everything in Pro with 900 AI credits a month and prioritized access to office hours. Listed as available as an upgrade.
Lovable
Free$0
5 daily build credits (30 a month at most), 20 Cloud credits a month, workspace-private projects, unlimited collaborators and 5 lovable.app domains.
ProFrom $25
per month, billed monthly; $250 billed annually
100 credits a month at the entry tier, with tiers up to 10,000. Adds credit rollovers, top-ups, custom domains, code editing and badge removal.
BusinessFrom $50
per month, billed monthly; $500 billed annually
100 credits a month at the entry tier. Adds SSO, role-based access, internal publish, personal projects, a security center and the Lovable API.
EnterpriseCustom
A platform fee plus volume-based credit pricing, with SCIM, audit logs, publishing controls, scheduled security scans and a named CSM.
Ways to pay less
Dyad
No public discounts listed.
Lovable
- Annual discount
Two months free with yearly billing
The pricing page's Yearly toggle is labeled 2 months free. Pro with 100 credits is $250 a year instead of $25 a month, and Business is $500 instead of $50 a month.
- Education
50% off Pro for students and teachers
Verified students and teachers pay $12.50 a month for the Pro plan with 100 credits, billed monthly, for up to 12 months. Each person can use the discount once.
