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Caffeine vs Dyad
Both stand on no-code ai app builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Caffeine offers a free starting tier and paid plans with defined credit and seat allowances. Check the app limit and lack of mobile publishing before choosing it.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Dyad combines AI-assisted app building with local files, provider choice, and exportable code. Its security review is experimental, and the Neon integration has a project-type restriction.
Visit DyadThe facts
| Caffeine | Dyad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Host: $5 a month | Dyad Pro: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | caffeine.ai | dyad.sh |
| On no-code ai app builders | #13 of 29 | #9 of 29 |
Caffeine: what it does well
- Free plan includes 15 welcome credits.
- Free plan allows 3 projects and 3 drafts per project.
- Built-in database and user authentication are listed.
- API integrations are listed.
- Paid plans specify monthly credits and seat allowances.
What to know first
- App limit is 1.
- Mobile publishing is not supported.
- Studio’s $10 first-month offer is limited to eligible new subscribers.
Dyad: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Works offline with local models.
- No limit on project counts.
- Supports multiple AI providers and custom compatible APIs.
- Exports runnable code and syncs changes to GitHub.
What to know first
- Neon integration is limited to Next.js and Vite projects.
- Security review is experimental and may miss issues.
- Pro costs $20 a month.
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