What is Dyad?
Dyad is a revolutionary free, local-running, and open-source AI application builder designed to put the owner in full control of their creations. It offers a complete no-code development environment that leverages top AI models (using the user's own API keys) to generate full-stack applications. Dyad's core philosophy is decentralization, eliminating vendor lock-in, high cloud costs, and platform restrictions, making it the definitive tool for autonomous AI development.
Unique Features
- Zero Lock-in & Infinite Building: All source code stays locally on the user's machine, fully exportable and integrable with tools like VS Code, ensuring complete code ownership.
- Full-Stack MVP Capability: Integrates with Supabase (Auth, Database, Server Functions) to allow users to build complete, functional Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
- Model Agnostic: Users are not tied to any single provider, using their API keys to access top models like Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT-4.1, and Claude Sonnet 4.
- Local-First Development: Runs entirely on the user's computer, ensuring maximum data privacy, high speed, and integration with local models via Ollama.
Pricing
Dyad offers a Free core application that is always locally run and open-source (requires user-provided API keys). Paid plans provide enhanced features and credits:
| Plan Name | Monthly Fee | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyad Free | $0 | – | Core builder is always free and full-featured (requires user API Key). |
| Dyad Pro | $30/month | 300 AI credits | Includes exclusive Pro mode. |
| Dyad Max | $79/month | 900 AI credits | Designed for heavy usage. |
For the latest pricing details and feature comparisons, please visit the Dyad official website home page.
Use Cases of Dyad
- Rapidly build and iterate a full-stack MVP with user authentication and a database.
- Develop internal tools using local models via Ollama for maximum security and speed.
- Design and generate simple AI-driven web apps without writing any code.
- Test and compare multiple top-tier AI models within a single application framework.
Why Choose It
Choose Dyad for ultimate control and freedom in AI application development. It is the only platform that combines a free, open-source, no-code environment with local execution and zero vendor lock-in, empowering every builder to fully own their data and code without the prohibitive cost or privacy risks of cloud services.
