Replit

Replit is a browser-based AI app builder where an agent turns a description into a working app or website, with hosting and a database included.

Replit turns a plain-language description into a working app or website, with Replit Agent fleshing out requirements from a short prompt, writing production-ready code and publishing the result. Intelligent model routing picks a model for each task, which Replit says gives the same quality at 65% lower average cost than its previous Max mode, and a free mode allows brainstorming without token costs. The Infinite Canvas is a space to explore designs visually and apply them to the app. Apps get built-in authentication, database, hosting and monitoring, plus more than 100 integrations such as OpenAI, Stripe and Google Workspace. Teams can run tasks in parallel and collaborate live, and enterprises get SSO, SOC 2 and admin controls, with integrations for Databricks.

Replit at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Founder, Student, Product manager
Runs on: Web, iOS, Android
Pricing: Starter free; Core $20/month; Pro $100/month; Enterprise custom
Released: October 2022
Category: AI coding tool
Website: replit.com

Key features

Replit Agent builds apps from a plain-language prompt
Intelligent model routing across AI models
Infinite Canvas for visual design changes
Built-in auth, database, hosting and monitoring
100+ integrations including Stripe and OpenAI
Parallel tasks and real-time collaboration
SSO, SOC 2 and admin controls for enterprises

Use it for

Prototype a product to show stakeholders
Build an internal tracker or dashboard
Publish a small web app that takes payments

Companions

Tools that articles about Replit recommend using with it, each with its job.

Figma — Turn Figma designs into Replit apps.
Stripe — Payments wired in through Replit's connectors.
OpenAI API — Adds AI capabilities to the apps you build.
Slack — Connects the app to your team's Slack.
GitHub — Publish the Repl to GitHub to host it elsewhere.
Supabase — Swap Replit DB and Auth for Supabase when moving off Replit.

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