Replit review
Build and host apps in your browser with an AI agent
- Replit
- Free + paid plans
- Web, iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows
4.7 from 21.7K App Store ratings 5M+ Google Play downloads #13 in Developer Tools on the US App Store
Does it deserve #16?
Is Replit worth it?
For most people, yes. Replit scores 8.1/10 and ranks #16 in Developer Tools. It's best for learners and makers who want to build and host an app in one place. Skip it if you want a roomy free plan or simple fixed costs. Price: Free Starter plan with daily Agent credits; Core is $20 a month, or $18 billed yearly.
The verdict
Replit is a coding workspace that lives in your browser. Tell its Agent what you want, and it builds and hosts the app, with a database and logins ready to use. It can make web apps, websites, slide decks and dashboards. You can download any project as a zip. The free Starter plan gives daily Agent credits and one published app that goes offline after 30 days. Core costs $20 a month.
- Agent that builds from a prompt
- Built-in hosting, database and logins
- Free Mode for building without credits
- Code editor in the browser
- iPhone and Android apps
- Zip download and GitHub
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026The free Starter plan left the pricing page, though Replit's docs still list it
- Aug 2026Free Mode lets you chat and build without spending credits
- May 2026Agent 4 arrived in the iPhone app
Privacy 6.2/10
Replit uses prompts and responses to improve its AI by default, and only Pro users get a switch to opt out. The App Store label says usage data may be used to track you.
What we like
- Builds, hosts and stores data in one place
- Works in a browser, on phones and on desktop
- Free Mode lets you chat without spending credits
What could be better
- Free plan is no longer shown on the pricing page
- Free published apps go offline after 30 days
- Only Pro users can switch off AI training
Learners and makers who want to build and host an app in one place
you want a roomy free plan or simple fixed costs
Questions about Replit
Is Replit worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Replit scores 8.1/10 and ranks #16 in Developer Tools. It's best for learners and makers who want to build and host an app in one place. Skip it if you want a roomy free plan or simple fixed costs. Price: Free Starter plan with daily Agent credits; Core is $20 a month, or $18 billed yearly.
Is Replit free?
Yes, but the free plan is small. Starter gives daily Agent credits and one published app that goes offline after 30 days. Core costs $20 a month, or $18 a month billed yearly.
Can I export my code from Replit?
Yes. Open the menu at the top of the file tree and choose Download as zip, or connect the project to GitHub.
What is Replit Free Mode?
Free Mode lets you chat and build without spending paid credits, and Replit picks the AI model for you. The limits depend on your plan; Core lists up to 30 hours of chat.
What are the best alternatives to Replit?
The closest alternatives are Lovable, Bolt and Cursor. See all of them ranked on our Replit alternatives page.
Where does Replit rank?
Replit ranks #16 of 18 in our Developer Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.1 out of 10.