#18 in Code AssistantsUpdated 2026-08

Dyad

by Dyad · Local, open-source desktop AI app builder

47 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

Dyad is a desktop app builder that turns a written description into a working web app. It runs locally, uses API keys you supply for models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama and others, and produces code you can export or import. It connects to Supabase for database, auth and server functions, and publishes to GitHub, Vercel or your own cloud.

Best for: Builders who want to generate web apps locally with their own AI model keys and keep the code
Pricing: Free open-source tier using your own API key; Dyad Pro $20/month with 200 AI credits, Dyad Max $79/month with 900 AI credits.
Runs on: macOSLinux

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Runs on your machine; code can be exported or imported anytime
Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama and LM Studio
Open source, free download for macOS and Windows, no sign-up
Connects to Supabase, GitHub and Vercel, and to MCP servers

Trade-offs

Free tier needs your own API key, so model costs sit with you
Paid plans cap credits at 200/month (Pro) and 900/month (Max)
Downloads shown for macOS and Windows only; no Linux build listed
Code may be forked only for personal or non-competing use

Pricing

Published plans from Dyad’s own pricing page, in USD. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.

Dyad pricing tiers, monthly rates in USD
Plan	Monthly	Includes
Dyad Free	—	Local, open-source app builder for macOS and Windows No sign-up required Bring your own API key Community support
Dyad Pro	$20	Everything in Dyad Free Pro modes for working on large codebases 200 AI credits/month Full Dyad Academy access
Dyad Max	$79	Everything in Dyad Pro 900 AI credits/month Prioritised access to office hours Reload credits at any time at the same price

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 60 out of 100
API quality: 30 out of 100
Documentation: 45 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 33 out of 100
Changelog: 100 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 55 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 30 out of 100
Maintenance: 100 out of 100

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