Reviewers praise Dyad’s freedom and control: it runs locally, avoids lock‑in, and lets you choose any AI model, including free options. Many say it outclasses paid rivals like Bolt, v0, Replit, and Lovable, citing transparent, developer-first workflows and only paying for usage. Users note fast progress, weekly updates, GitHub integration, React/Next.js support, and new mobile capabilities. While some mention early-stage bugs and polish gaps, regular users still rely on it daily and expect rapid improvement, calling it a powerful, open-source tool that keeps getting better.
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After nearly nine years at Google, I left three months ago to build Dyad — a free, open-source vibe coding tool that runs locally and gives you the control that Lovable, v0, and Bolt don't. It’s been an amazing journey building in public, and I’m excited to finally launch it on Product Hunt!
Here's a few things that make Dyad special:
💻 Runs on your computer (Mac/Windows)
♾️ Free forever – no limits, no required subscription
🦋 No vendor lock-in – works frictionlessly with other AI tools like Cursor and Claude Code
Download Dyad for free at https://www.dyad.sh/
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@wwwillchen congrats on the launch! Already tested it and works great!
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@veit_josef_schneider awesome, thanks!!
@wwwillchen Awwwsome
@wwwillchen you're a saint!
@wwwillchen sadly I use linux...I would love to use it but I am NOT using apple or windows
@wwwillchen Still sounds and looks absolutely EXCELLENT!
because of no pricing tags I can immediately say this product is better than bolt, cursor or lovable
Congrats on the launch @wwwillchen does dyad keep the memory of every conversation?
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@sathish_thiyagarajan27 there isn't a memory feature right now, but it's a good idea!
Dyad uses the current chat as context (and you can configure how many messages, e.g. a few messages or all the messages, are used from the current chat to optimize your tokens).
@wwwillchen Thank you for your response, Most of the except GPT doesn't offer that feature and it is difficult to keep track on certain things and also if you have time try launching in go-publicly.com no compulsion at all. Maybe you can visit and share your feedback.
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This is awesome! Could I connect an existing VS code workspace (that I built on Lovable) with Dyad to make iterative changes on an existing app?
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@jacobseeger yes! Dyad works well with all of your existing IDE / coding tools like VS Code.
Nice! @wwwillchen , do we need a beastly graphic card on our local machine for this to run good?
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@qaunainm only if you want to run local models! you can also connect to cloud models (which most users do)
@wwwillchen amazing I'll definitely try it out soon with cloud models. Another random question, have you ever thought of making an integration with Firebase, i.e. one that Dyad can code into, just like most the Ai coder tools have with Supabase (I saw you also have one with Supabase).
Reason: Supabase has a $25/month fee if you have more than 2 projects, but with tools like yours, they allow you to create many MVPs (and full-blown software) rapidly, so we can max out the Supabase free tier in a few hours.
I’ve been using Dyad for nearly two months now, and it’s quickly become one of the most valuable tools in my creative and entrepreneurial toolkit. It’s refreshing to work with something that’s not only free and open-source, but also thoughtfully designed to remove friction. The experience feels natural and flexible, which has allowed me to experiment more freely and uncover a few promising directions for new business opportunities.
Special shoutout to @wwwillchen for building something genuinely useful and fostering a great community. Looking forward to seeing how Dyad continues to evolve.
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@aaron_buhagiar1 thank you for the feedback and being an early supporter of Dyad!
I recently started using a new coding tool called Dyad, and I just had to share my experience! It launched on Product Hunt, and it’s been a game-changer for me, I built my app with Dyad here.
Firstly, it’s completely free and runs locally on my machine, which is a huge plus for anyone concerned about data privacy or simply wanting to keep things simple. What I love most is that it lets you use any AI model you want, even the free ones—plug in your API and you’re good to go.
Using Dyad has saved me so much time and effort in my development work. It feels like I can focus more on what I want to create instead of getting bogged down by setup or limitations. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, I think it’s worth checking out. It’s surprisingly straightforward and makes the coding process much smoother. Give it a try if you’re looking to level up your coding adventure!
This is exactly what the indie dev and open-source community needed — a free, local-first, no-lock-in alternative to all the flashy “AI builder” tools out there. Love that Dyad gives full control over model choice (Gemini, OpenRouter, etc.) and actually respects user ownership.
Running locally with zero limits? That’s a breath of fresh air in a sea of gated platforms and paid APIs. Big props for building in public and focusing on freedom, flexibility, and real utility.
Congrats on the launch — stoked to see where Dyad goes next!