Dyad
Free open source app builder that runs on your own computer.
Best on your computerFree planOpen sourceRuns on your PC
- Best for
- Private or offline app building
- On your PC
- Some setup
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- License
- Apache-2.0 (Pro parts FSL-1.1)
What’s good
- Your projects stay as files on your computer
- Works offline with Ollama or LM Studio
- No lock-in, take the code anywhere
Downsides
- You set up keys or models yourself
- Local models build weaker apps than Lovable or Replit
- Hosting is up to you
At a glance.
- Best for
- Private or offline app building
- Price
- Free plan, then $20/mo
- Version
- v1.22.0Released 2026-11-02
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Open source
- Yes, Apache-2.0 (Pro parts FSL-1.1)
- Website
- dyad.sh
Should you use it?
Yes: it is our best on your computer pick for app builders. Free, open source, and keeps your app on your own computer.
Can I run it myself?
Yes. Some setup: download a model inside an app.
Use Dyad with Ollama or LM Studio.
- You need
- 24 GB graphics card or 32 GB Mac for a good local model
- Setup
- Some setupDownload a model inside an app
- Laptop, 8 GBToo small
- PC, 16 GB+Too small
- Mac, 16 GBToo small
- Mac, 32 GBRuns
- Mac, 64 GB+Runs
- PC, 8 GB GPUToo small
- PC, 12 GB GPUToo small
- PC, 16 GB GPUToo small
- PC, 24 GB GPURuns
- WorkstationRuns