The Leap Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Leap in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Leap
The Insider’s Guide
AI agent that builds backend-heavy apps and deploys to your cloud
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI app builders, read from Leap’s own pages.
Made by Encore · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Leap’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Leap’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 6 of the 52 other AI app builders we grade
Leap is an AI developer agent from the Encore team. It generates full-stack apps with databases, APIs and services on the open-source Encore.ts framework, with GitHub version control, and deploys them to your own AWS or Google Cloud account. Usage is sold as monthly credit packages.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Leap, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You need an AWS or Google Cloud account and some backend know-how to get anything out of it.
- 1
Best for backend-heavy apps deployed to your cloud
Leap writes backends on Encore.ts and deploys them to your own AWS or Google Cloud account.
- 2
Paid plans start at $30 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $30 per month for 100 credits.
- 3
There is a free plan
15 credits a month with a daily limit of 5 credits, which the docs put at about 3 days of use.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Backend systems
Generates services, APIs, databases, queues and other infrastructure, aimed at backend-heavy apps such as SaaS products and integration hubs.
- 6
Deploys to your cloud
Apps run in your own AWS or Google Cloud account rather than on proprietary hosting.
- 7
Built on Encore.ts
Generated code uses the open-source Encore.ts framework, with typed service calls and built-in tracing and metrics.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 6 of 52
That is against the other AI app builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Leap you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Leap at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $30 per month for 100 credits
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Encore
- Category
- AI App Builders
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for backend-heavy apps deployed to your cloud
Leap writes backends on Encore.ts and deploys them to your own AWS or Google Cloud account. Pro starts at $30 for 100 credits, at the top of the category's prices, and Free is 15 credits a month. The docs say it suits new projects.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $30 a month for 100 credits is where the category's dearest tenth begins, and bigger credit packs run to $750. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free: 15 credits a month and 5 a day, which the docs put at about 3 days of use. |
| Features | C | Services, APIs, databases, GitHub, diffs and preview environments, on your own cloud. The docs call it suited to new projects. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You need an AWS or Google Cloud account and some backend know-how to get anything out of it. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web app with GitHub, AWS, Google Cloud and Encore connections, and your own IDE works too. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Leap is for
- Fits if you want a backend in your own AWS or Google Cloud account
- Works for engineers starting a new SaaS or integration project
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free: 15 credits a month and 5 a day
- Pricey if you need more: 100 credits are $30 and extra credits cost more and expire after 2 months
- Watch out: the docs describe it as suited to new projects, not existing ones
- Watch out: custom domains and no daily limit need a paid plan
Good to know
Good for
- Developers who want a generated backend they own and can edit
- Teams that need to run apps in their own AWS or Google Cloud account
- Starting new services or isolated components within a product
Worth knowing
- The Free plan gives 15 credits a month and a daily cap of 5, so it covers a few requests only.
- Credits are spent per request and bigger requests use more; extra credits cost more than plan credits and expire after 2 months.
- Custom domains and no daily limit need a paid Pro package.
- The docs describe it as best for new projects, and the price page could not be read as rendered text, so figures come from the docs.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$30
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Leap has a free plan. Paid plans start at $30 per month for 100 credits.
Free
$0
15 credits a month, up to 5 a day. About 3 to 5 AI requests a day within the limit.
Pro 100
$30
per month for 100 credits
No daily limit, custom domains and early access. Larger Pro packages run up to 2,500 credits at $750 a month.
Pro 500
$150
per month for 500 credits
Same features as Pro 100 at $0.30 per credit. Pro 1000 is $300 a month.
Team
$500
per month in shared credits
For organizations: shared workspace, real-time collaboration, group billing and priority support. Steps up to $2,500.
The free plan
15 credits a month with a daily limit of 5 credits, which the docs put at about 3 days of use.
Read from docs.leap.new on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
AI agent that builds backend-heavy apps and deploys to your cloud. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, AI features, AI agents, app builder.
Services, APIs, databases, GitHub, diffs and preview environments, on your own cloud.
- Backend systems
- Generates services, APIs, databases, queues and other infrastructure, aimed at backend-heavy apps such as SaaS products and integration hubs.
- Deploys to your cloud
- Apps run in your own AWS or Google Cloud account rather than on proprietary hosting.
- Built on Encore.ts
- Generated code uses the open-source Encore.ts framework, with typed service calls and built-in tracing and metrics.
- GitHub and diffs
- Every app has GitHub integration and version control, and changes are shown as diffs to review before deploying.
- Preview environments
- Test changes in a preview environment, then deploy to production and keep iterating with the AI or your own IDE.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- GitHub
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Encore
Leap is made by Encore.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
6/52
Other AI app builders it is graded above
Leap's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 6 of the 52 other AI app builders we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 13 of 52) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $30 a month, against a middle price of $20 for the category: 44 of the 50 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 20 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 53 AI app builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Leap’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 52
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 52
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 52
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 52
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 13 of 52
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 51 AI app builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Leap is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Leap you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 42 of the 52 other AI app builders grade higher. It costs $360 a year. Leap is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could not
- A tool that builds and hosts other apps.
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
What this rests on. Leap’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Lovable, Replit, Bolt, Emergent and Base44
The 5 tools Leap is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Lovable
Free plan · from $21/mo
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites.
- Only Lovable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Leap is open source, according to its own site.
- Leap also covers AI agents.
- 3.0GPA
Replit
Free plan · from $18/mo
Cloud platform where an AI agent builds, hosts and publishes apps.
- Only Replit lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Leap is open source, according to its own site.
- Replit also covers no-code.
- 2.6GPA
Bolt
Free plan · from $18/mo
Browser-based AI builder for websites, web apps and mobile apps.
- Leap is open source, according to its own site.
- Leap also covers AI agents.
- Bolt also covers no-code.
- 2.4GPA
Emergent
Free plan · from $17/mo
AI agents that build and deploy full-stack web and mobile apps.
- Leap is open source, according to its own site.
- Emergent also covers no-code.
- 2.8GPA
Base44
Free plan · from $16/mo
No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included.
- Only Base44 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Leap is open source, according to its own site.
- Leap also covers AI agents.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Leap free?
Leap has a free plan. 15 credits a month with a daily limit of 5 credits, which the docs put at about 3 days of use.
How much does Leap cost?
Leap lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Leap work on?
Leap is available on Web.
Does Leap have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Leap is listed for Web.
Does Leap have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Leap is listed for Web.
Is Leap open source?
Yes. Leap is open source, according to its own site.
What does Leap integrate with?
Leap's listing names GitHub, AWS, Google Cloud and Encore. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Leap?
Leap is made by Encore.
What are the alternatives to Leap?
The closest alternatives to Leap in our directory are Lovable, Replit, Bolt, Emergent and Base44.
How does Leap compare with other AI app builders?
Leap's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 6 of the 52 other AI app builders we grade, and level with 4.
Is Leap good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Leap D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $30 a month, against a middle price of $20 for the category: 44 of the 50 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Leap?
To replace Leap you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Leap’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Leap's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. The pricing figures come from the docs, which is where the listing took them.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Encore. Prices change, so check leap.new before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Leap, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/leap
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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