Coding

Dyad

Flexible, local, open-source AI app builder with zero lock-in and multi-model support.

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7.2/10Why this score?

How the 7.2 was reached

  1. Quality of output6/10

    21,616 GitHub stars and active project; code export and security scan are vendor claims only. Source: github.com

  2. Ease of use8/10

    Desktop download with no sign-up, one-click deploys; needs your own API key on free tier. Source: github.com

  3. Pricing value8/10

    Free forever with your own API key; Pro $20 a month and Max $79 a month are published. Source: dyad.sh

  4. API and integration quality7/10

    Works with many model providers and local Ollama, MCP extensibility, and one-click Supabase, Neon, GitHub and Vercel; no public API. Source: dyad.sh

  5. Solves the problem it claims to solve7/10

    Local-first, free, open-source app builder claim is supported by 21.6k stars and BYO key model; no independent output reviews. Source: github.com

7.2/10 is the average of the five criterion scores above. The evidence comes from 3 different sources.Scores come from public evidence (the tool's own pages and documentation, and independent reviews); we do not test every tool hands-on. Scored 29 September 2026, on version 1 of our five-criteria scoring method.

Pricing

Free
Free
  • Local development
  • Open source
  • Multi-model support
  • Basic templates
Pro
Custom
  • Enhanced features
  • Priority support
  • Advanced integrations

For the full list of what each plan includes, and current prices, see dyad.sh.

Key Features

  • Multi-model AI support (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic)
  • Local development environment
  • Supabase integration for full-stack apps
  • Security vulnerability scanning
  • MCP server extensions

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open source with 20k GitHub stars
  • Works with multiple AI providers
  • Local execution for privacy
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Built-in security reviews

Cons

  • Beta software with potential stability issues
  • Limited documentation for new users
  • Requires technical knowledge to setup
  • Smaller ecosystem compared to commercial alternatives
Verdict

Dyad offers a compelling open-source alternative to proprietary AI app builders with strong multi-model support and local development. While still in beta, its zero lock-in philosophy and active GitHub community make it promising for developers who value control and transparency.

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