Replit · AI app builder and cloud development platform

Replit

A browser-based platform where Replit Agent builds, hosts and publishes apps from plain-language prompts.

Provider: Replit
Latest confirmed model: Not applicable / not verified
Pricing: Free plan + paid
Free plan: Yes
API: No
Status: Generally available
Last verified: Oct 19, 2026

What is Replit?

Replit is an online workspace where you describe an app and Replit Agent writes the code, sets up databases and publishes it. Everything runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install. Plans include credits for AI usage and hosting.

Getting an idea into a working, hosted web app normally needs coding, setup and deployment skills. Replit bundles those steps into one place.

Why use Replit?

Practical benefits

No local setup
Agent builds and deploys apps
Built-in databases, storage and publishing
Collaboration on Pro

Who it suits

Founders prototyping
Beginners
Small teams building internal tools

When another tool may fit better

Large existing codebases on local machines
Teams needing on-premises hosting

Learning curve: Beginner-friendly
Skills needed: None required to start; coding helps for customisation.

Example workflows

Describe an app idea, review the Agent's plan, publish with one click

What can it do?

Replit Agent Depends on planLite build on Starter; Full build on Core and Pro.
Plan mode Depends on planCore and above.
Publishing Depends on planStarter gets 1 published app that goes down after 30 days; Core adds unlimited published apps.
Parallel agents Depends on plan10 parallel agents on Pro.
Database rollback Depends on planUp to 28 days on Pro.

Good for

Prototyping web apps
Internal tools
Learning to code
Hosting small projects

Where it runs

Web browser

Pricing and plans

Free plan + paid Starter is free with daily Agent credits and Lite build only. Core costs $20 per month ($18 billed annually) and Pro $100 per month ($90 billed annually), each including matching monthly credits. Enterprise is custom.

Plan	Price	Billing	Free trial / tier	Usage limits	Main inclusions	Model access	API access	Restrictions
Starter	Free	per month	Free tier	Daily Agent credits up to a monthly cap (amount not stated); monthly cloud credits	Lite build 1 published app (down after 30 days)	—	—	No Plan mode, connectors, AI Integrations or badge removal
Core	$20/mo $18/mo billed annually	per month	—	$20 credits toward more powerful models; up to 30 hours chat and 60 projects on Free Mode	Full build Plan mode AI integrations Unlimited workspaces Unlimited published apps Badge removal	—	—	—
Pro	$100/mo $90/mo billed annually	per month	—	$100 credits toward most powerful models; more Free Mode usage	Everything in Core 10 parallel agents Up to 15 collaborators and 50 viewers Premium support Database rollback up to 28 days	—	—	—
Enterprise	Contact provider	per month	—	—	SSO SCIM and audit logs Advanced privacy controls Single-tenant and private networking options	—	—	—

Prices in USD · US / global list price · Prices subject to tax · Verified Oct 19, 2026

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API and developer access

Official API: No public API
Documentation: Not documented
Authentication: Not documented
Pricing model: Not documented
Free API quota: None documented — the free plan above (if any) is for the app, not the API
Rate limits: Not documented
Context / input limits: Not documented
SDKs: Not documented
Streaming: Not documented
Batch processing: Not documented
Structured output: Not documented
Tool / function calling: Not documented
Commercial use: See the provider terms
Data retention & privacy: See the provider privacy terms

A free Replit account is not the same thing as free API access. Unless a free API quota is listed above, API calls are billed separately.

Verified Oct 19, 2026

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

All-in-one build and host
Beginner-friendly
Fast prototyping

Disadvantages

Free published app expires after 30 days
Credits can run out on large builds
Agent output is probabilistic and needs testing

Privacy: Enterprise adds advanced privacy controls and private networking.

Real-world examples

A beginner building a first web app

Sign up on the free Starter plan
Describe the app to Replit Agent (Lite build)
Publish the one free app

free plan works

A founder building an MVP with connectors

Subscribe to Core
Use Plan mode and Full build
Connect third-party services and publish without the badge

needs paid plan

A small team collaborating

Subscribe to Pro
Invite up to 15 collaborators
Run parallel agents on separate features

needs paid plan

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Frequently asked questions

Is Replit free?

Yes, the Starter plan is free with daily Agent credits, Lite build and one published app that goes down after 30 days.

How much is Replit Core?

$20 per month, or $18 per month billed annually, including $20 of credits.

What does Pro add?

Pro ($100/month or $90 annually) adds 10 parallel agents, up to 15 collaborators, premium support and 28-day database rollback.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. You describe the app and Replit Agent builds it, though coding knowledge helps when fixing issues.

Can I use a custom domain or remove the badge for free?

No, removing the Made with Replit badge requires Core.