★ 21k
September 2026
Apache-2.0
AI agents
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 6 Sept 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 13 Sept 2026We read the licence text itself (LICENSE) and found conditions attached to how it may be used.
- 30 Aug 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 114 tools we list in AI agents
- Works without using a terminal21 of 114
- Requires an API key29 that do not →
- Sends your input to the provider11 that do not →
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
Describe the app you want and Dyad builds it - the same idea as Lovable, v0 or Bolt, except it runs on your own machine with your own API keys, so there is no vendor lock-in and no sign-up. Downloads are available for Mac and Windows. You pay the model provider directly, and note that part of the codebase (the pro directory) is not open-source. Always review what it generates before relying on it.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineNot required
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
dyad FAQ
- Is dyad free?
- dyad itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use dyad?
- You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
- Does dyad work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use dyad commercially?
- Only under conditions. The page shows Apache-2.0, but the actual terms — the AI model this page runs, or the provider's own terms — attach restrictions. Check the provider's terms before using it at work.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dyad (this page) | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | With conditions |
| speech-to-speech | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| jarvis | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Not verified |
| Adorable | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.