Create real apps, start to finish
Dyad gives you visual customization with full control over the code—so you never get stuck.
“Dyad completely changed the way I build web interfaces. It feels like having a design and dev partner that truly understands my ideas.”
Full-stack database & auth
Connect Supabase or Neon with 1 click. Instant schemas, migrations, and auth.
Built-in security scan
Catches security bugs, injection, and misconfigs before you ship.
One-click deployment
Deploy to GitHub and Vercel in a few clicks—or bring your own cloud.
No walled garden, pure flexibility
Bring your own API keys, choose any model (even offline ones), and keep 100% of your source code.
“I have used Lovable, Base44, bolt, and replit, and DYAD is the best tool out there! Far more reliable and less invasive than the rest.”
Pick any AI model
Switch between Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or free local models anytime.
You own every file
Import existing repos, edit in VS Code whenever you want, and export cleanly.
MCP extensible
Plug in Chrome DevTools, web browsing, custom APIs, or any MCP server.
Local, honest, & transparent
Built in public with a growing community. No cloud lock-in, no telemetry traps, and full visibility into every prompt and diff.
“I built a poker game with Dyad. Will is working diligently to add features and fix bugs. Best of all, it's local.”
Open codebase
Audit the code, inspect how AI tools run, or contribute on GitHub.
Runs 100% locally
Works offline, keeps your project files on disk, and never limits project counts.
Global community
Shaped by builders, hobbyists, and professional engineers worldwide.
Contributors building the future
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs. Upgrade or downgrade anytime—no lock-in, ever.
“I fall into the category of a non-developer who likes to tinker with AI, and this project is amazing. Very well done.”
“Honestly I was expecting a bolt.diy clone... but nothing to do with it, it is so much more user friendly. Your project is incredible!”
- Local, open-source AI App Builder
- Downloadable for macOS & Windows
- No sign-up required
- Bring your own API key
- Community support
- Everything in Dyad Free plus...
- Exclusive Pro modes to work on large codebases
- 200 AI credits/month
- Full Dyad Academy access
- Everything in Dyad Pro plus...
- 900 AI credits/month
- Prioritized access to office hours
- Reload credits at any time (same price)
I built Dyad as a local, open-source AI app builder because you should feel like an owner, not a renter. We believe in flexibility, not lock-in. We want users who choose us, not ones who are stuck with us.
Will Chen
Creator of Dyad
Join thousands of builders
Your feedback shapes our software—every release includes improvements and features you asked for.
“I'm ready to go all in on Dyad. This is hands down the most powerful tool I've ever used, and it's still in its early days. Open source, AI agnostic, runs locally... feels unreal.”
“Will, you're a genius. This is better than 95% of the other things I have tried, and I've tried them all going back 25 years. You're really on to something here.”
“Thank you for all the work you're doing on Dyad. I've been super impressed watching it evolve over time. I've built a number of web apps now and finished several projects with it.”
“I just wanted to thank the team that is building Dyad. You have provided an excellent product that is easy to use and understandable with excellent and prompt support.”
“I do use this tool regularly. The open-source nature combined with its attractive design keeps me interested because it allows programmers and designers to express their ideas freely.”
“Great app, I recommend it better than many paid ones out there.”
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