open sourceApache-2.0Local★ 21kactive aug 2026
Dyad
Bolt on your laptop, minus the hosting fairy.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Desktop installer
- Operational Setup
- A model-provider API key or a separately installed and configured local Ollama model
- Where Your Data Lives
- Generated project source and app metadata stay on the computer; prompts and selected context go to the chosen provider unless a local model is used
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It has no managed browser sandbox, instant public hosting or one-click deployment comparable to Bolt, so you own the local environment and deployment.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in subscriptions
Dyad FAQ
Common questions
Is Dyad free and open source?+
Dyad is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on local. Bolt on your laptop, minus the hosting fairy.
What paid software does Dyad replace?+
Dyad serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Bolt.new, Lovable, v0, saving up to $80/month ($960/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Dyad?+
Installation: Desktop installer. Setup notes: A model-provider API key or a separately installed and configured local Ollama model
What is the catch or trade-off with Dyad?+
It has no managed browser sandbox, instant public hosting or one-click deployment comparable to Bolt, so you own the local environment and deployment.