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Should I use Dyad?

Build full-stack AI apps on your desktop with Dyad, the free, local, open-source AI app builder. Use any AI model, own your code. Zero lock-in. - dyad.sh

· 1 month ago

Buy if you're a developer who wants a free, local Lovable alternative and can review generated code. Skip if you're non-technical or shipping client apps without a security review.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~12 public sources. Excluded unrelated same-name products (Dyad Inc./Nexsure insurance tech, JuliaHub Dyad 3.0 physics modeling).

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence on support responsiveness
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Pro$20/mo
Max$79/mo

Best for

  • Indie developers and tinkerers
  • Privacy-conscious builders
  • Lovable/v0 users wanting zero lock-in
  • Hobby apps and MVPs

Not for

  • Non-technical founders who can't read code
  • Teams shipping client production apps without security review
  • Anyone needing hosted, managed deploys and vendor support
  • Buyers wanting a vendor accountable for security incidents

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Patch immediately if running v0.19.0 or older — CVE-2025-58766 allowed code execution via the preview window.

medium

Users say the Pro pricing model 'needs to be rethought' — check usage limits before subscribing.

medium

Generated apps can inherit vulnerable npm dependencies — audit before deploying.

low

Guess: open-source project means community support; no enterprise SLA or vendor accountability.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free, open-source core with zero vendor lock-in
  • Runs locally — code and data stay on your machine
  • Works with any AI model
  • Rated 4.4/5 on G2; 'excellent' satisfaction vs GitHub Copilot
  • Users call it a powerful, free Lovable alternative

Cons

  • Critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2025-58766) in v0.19.0 preview window
  • Local desktop app — you manage hosting, updates, and security
  • Users criticize the Pro pricing model
  • Sample generated-code lockfile showed 75 npm vulnerabilities

Sources & method

- 10 sources - One critical RCE (CVE-2025-58766) disclosed in v0.19.0; fixed upstream — run the latest release.

official x2review x5security x3
  • CVE-2025-58766 — Remote Code Execution via preview window, Critical RCE in Dyad v0.19.0; patched in a later release. Update immediately.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free open-source core; paid tiers optional
  • Ease of use: 4/5. 'Excellent' user satisfaction vs Copilot per SelectHub
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Full-stack apps, any AI model, local execution
  • Support quality. No evidence on support responsiveness
  • Security posture: 2/5. Critical RCE CVE disclosed in v0.19.0
  • 4.4/5 G2 rating 33 reviews
  • $0 Starting price Free, open-source core
  • Yes Free tier Full local builder included
  • From $20/mo Paid plans Pro $20/mo, Max $79/mo

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Local, open-source builder
  • Use any AI model
  • Own your code

Pro

$20/mo

  • Higher usage limits
  • Client work suitable

Max

$79/mo

  • Top-tier limits for heavy builders

Security

One critical RCE (CVE-2025-58766) disclosed in v0.19.0; fixed upstream — run the latest release.

  • CVE-2025-58766 — Remote Code Execution via preview windowCritical RCE in Dyad v0.19.0; patched in a later release. Update immediately.⁹

Alternatives

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Full analysis

Based on ~12 public sources. Excluded unrelated same-name products (Dyad Inc./Nexsure insurance tech, JuliaHub Dyad 3.0 physics modeling).

Free, open-source local AI app builder devs love — but a critical RCE CVE and self-managed security make it risky for non-tech users.

Methodology

Based on ~12 public sources. Excluded unrelated same-name products (Dyad Inc./Nexsure insurance tech, JuliaHub Dyad 3.0 physics modeling).

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder (official)dyad.sh
    official
  2. Dyad on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  3. Dyad Reviews (2026) – Product Huntproducthunt.com
    review
  4. Dyad Products on G2 – 4.4 stars, 33 reviewsg2.com
    review
  5. GitHub Copilot vs Dyad – SelectHubselecthub.com
    review
  6. Dyad for Mobile Apps – Pro $20/mo, Max $79/monewly.app
    review
  7. Dyad Pro pricing model needs to be rethought – Redditreddit.com
    review
  8. CVE-2025-58766 Detail – NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  9. Remote Code Execution via Preview Window – GitHub advisorygithub.com
    security
  10. Dyad Case Study – CVE Lite CLI (OWASP)owasp.org
    security

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