Replit

Browser-based IDE and hosting platform with an AI coding agent for building and deploying apps without local setup.

Works with AI agents:llms.txt
Ask your AI about this, with this page as the source:ChatGPT ↗Claude ↗Perplexity ↗

Replit is a development environment and hosting platform in the browser, built around an AI agent. You describe what you want in plain language, and Replit Agent plans it, writes the code, sets up the database and publishes it, so you can go from idea to a live web or mobile app without installing anything.

Every project runs in a cloud workspace with a file tree, shell and preview, so you can switch between prompting the agent and editing code yourself. Each app has two Postgres databases: a development one the agent can change, and a production one it can't touch, with schema changes applied at publish time. Files go to App Storage, backed by Google Cloud Storage. The agent saves checkpoints of code, packages and database contents that you can roll back to in one step.

Publishing offers four deployment types: Autoscale (scales to zero when idle), Static, Reserved VM (always on, for bots and background work) and Scheduled. There's a Git pane for GitHub, and on paid plans you can connect over SSH from VS Code or Cursor. Data is hosted mainly in Google Cloud in the US, with an opt-in region in India; Replit has a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation.

Your development environment, databases and hosting all live on Replit, and resource limits (CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth) are set by your plan. On the free Starter plan the agent runs only in its lighter Lite build mode.

Where it fits

How Replit itself is built

19 tools, from its own code, website and Product Hunt page.

Who uses it

34 makers' products, each linked to the source that shows it.

The maker says so 34How evidence is collected →
Perfai SecurityFind & fix live vulnerabilities in Vibe Apps with 1-prompt.

“We compliment Replit with our security solution built for vibe-coders using the platform.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
n8nChatn8nChat is a Chrome and Firefox extension that builds, edits and debugs n8n workflows fr…

“Used it like Cursor, but for the backend and website landing page. The new Replit agent makes it super easy to vibe-code your way to anything you can think of.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
BoxoLaunch AI-Generated Features in your Mobile App. Fast.

“Our go-to for quickly wiring backend logic or testing APIs without switching context. Lightning-fast for hacky prototypes and real features.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
Wispr FlowVoice productivity for your writing and your meetings.

“We integrated Replit to help quickly spin up custom built apps for small tasks across the team”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
Destiny RingsProximity-powered dating, social & networking

“Built the Destiny Rings app in Replit before migrating to Xcode for final iOS polish and App Store submission. Replit made it possible to move fast on the initial build without needing a full local dev environment set up from day one.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
PromptCraftAI Prompt in minutes for v0, Lovable & more

“I used Replit for some of the early prompt testing and quick prototype scripts while figuring out what the product should feel like.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
QuickVid AutopilotPost Viral Clips on Autopilot

“The future of coding. Deploying on replit is incredibly easy, I highly recommend them if you are building video products. Also helps that they have a great mobile editor.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
SanotaStories, beautifully crafted

“We chose Replit because we needed a platform that allows incredibly fast iteration and deployment. Building Sanota directly in the browser meant we could go from a raw idea to a fully functional product without worrying about complex infrastructure or local environment setups. It simply let us focus entirely on shipping.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
Software Prices by VendrGet the price, without sitting through the sales pitch.

“Big shoutout to @Replit — it helped us prototype this Chrome extension 3x faster than traditional dev setups. Spinning up ideas instantly and iterating in the browser made a huge difference. If you’re building fast, build in Replit.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
Appear on AIGet recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude

“Built the majority of this app on Replit. It took over 1000 prompts and hundreds of hours but it would have taken me much longer to cover it from scratch.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
Cloud World ModelSimulate AWS, GCP & DigitalOcean without paying the bill

“Replit is the only platform where an AI agent can build, run, test, and deploy a full-stack app end-to-end without ever leaving the environment. Cloud World Model went from idea to production entirely inside Replit: the backend, the React frontend, the database, the TypeScript SDK, the Chrome extension, the MCP server, the OpenAPI spec, the CI checks, all of it. No local setup, no context-switching between tools, no deployment pipeline to wire up separately. The agent just builds, the checks run, and it ships. That tight loop is what made this possible.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
DIMOThe vehicle intelligence platform that puts privacy first

“We used Replit to power our Developer Kit, as it was easy-to-use and powerful. You can literally spin up your own DIMO integrated app in under 60 seconds.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
VelozityAI-Powered instant user research tool

“Replit helped us get 0-1 at lightning speed. Big thanks for making Velozity a reality at record times.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
Duelin' AgentsWatch your AI agents debate and create in real-time

“Heavy user 3 years. Couldn't go a day without it. Even without the solid AI tools and agents, it's a well made editor that feels like it's made by people who use it. I appreciate all your efforts, sometimes I take for granted how magic set up is. You really get to code when you want, not when the little box says it's ready. 🔥”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗

What makers say

22 makers on why they use Replit, in their own words on Product Hunt.

Replit is the only platform where an AI agent can build, run, test, and deploy a full-stack app end-to-end without ever leaving the environment. Cloud World Model went from idea to production entirely inside Replit: the backend, the React frontend, the database, the TypeScript SDK, the Chrome extension, the MCP server, the OpenAPI spec, the CI checks, all of it. No local setup, no context-switching between tools, no deployment pipeline to wire up separately. The agent just builds, the checks run, and it ships. That tight loop is what made this possible.
Cloud World ModelSep 2026 ↗
Replit is the only platform where an AI agent can build, run, test, and deploy a full-stack app end-to-end without ever leaving the environment. Cloud World Model went from idea to production entirely inside Replit: the backend, the React frontend, the database, the TypeScript SDK, the Chrome extension, the MCP server, the OpenAPI spec, the CI checks, all of it. No local setup, no context-switching between tools, no deployment pipeline to wire up separately. The agent just builds, the checks run, and it ships. That tight loop is what made this possible.
Cloud World ModelJun 2026 ↗
We chose Replit because we needed a platform that allows incredibly fast iteration and deployment. Building Sanota directly in the browser meant we could go from a raw idea to a fully functional product without worrying about complex infrastructure or local environment setups. It simply let us focus entirely on shipping.
SanotaSep 2026 ↗
Built the Destiny Rings app in Replit before migrating to Xcode for final iOS polish and App Store submission. Replit made it possible to move fast on the initial build without needing a full local dev environment set up from day one.
Destiny RingsSep 2026 ↗
Big shoutout to @Replit — it helped us prototype this Chrome extension 3x faster than traditional dev setups. Spinning up ideas instantly and iterating in the browser made a huge difference. If you’re building fast, build in Replit.
Software Prices by VendrSep 2026 ↗

Loved and watch-outs

Themes that recur in makers' words and Hacker News comments, each linked to what it summarises, with how Product Hunt tags its reviews.

Most loved
  • The agent builds, runs, tests and deploys a full-stack app inside the browser with no local environment setup. PHHN
  • Deployment is built in, with a simple database, SSL and hosting handled so an MVP can launch without infrastructure work. PH
  • Good at zero-to-one builds such as lead-gen sites, extensions and small team tools spun up in minutes. HNHN 2PH
Watch-outs
  • It costs more than using coding agents like Claude Code or Codex directly, pushing people to look for cheaper options. HNHN 2
On Product Hunt 4.6★ · 52 reviews
easy to use 9AI agent 7fast deployment 5prototype creation 5no setup required 4browser-based IDE 2collaborative development 2hosting 2pricing complaints 6buggy AI 4limited free plan 3confusing interface 2
Read the reviews on Product Hunt ↗

Who switches

Public pull requests on GitHub since Oct 2024 whose title says "X to Y" — real code changes moving a project from one tool to another, by developers in general. Open a row to see the pull requests.

Replit → Lovable5 PRs

Alternatives to Replit

All alternatives by situation →

On Product Hunt, people weigh it against: Cursor, Lovable, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf), OpenAI Codex, Bolt, Base44.

Questions makers ask about Replit

Can I use my own editor instead of the browser?

Yes, on Core, Pro and other paid plans. You can connect to a Replit App over SSH from a terminal or from VS Code or Cursor, and copy files with scp. source ↗

Can I push my code to GitHub?

Yes. The Git pane connects a project to a GitHub repository, with branches, commits and one-click push. GitHub Enterprise Server, GitLab Self-Managed and Bitbucket Data Center are supported on the Enterprise plan. source ↗

Can the agent break my live data?

The agent works on a development database and can't modify the production database behind your published app. Schema changes you made in development are applied to production when you publish. source ↗

How do I undo a change the agent made?

Roll back to a checkpoint. The agent creates them automatically, and each one captures files, installed packages, the agent's conversation context and the database's schema and data. source ↗

Which kind of deployment should I use?

Autoscale for web apps and APIs with variable traffic, since it scales to zero when idle; Reserved VM for bots, background work and always-on APIs; Static for sites with no server; Scheduled for jobs that run at set times. source ↗

Where is my data hosted?

Mainly in Google Cloud data centers in the US, with an optional hosting region in India for users who opt in. Replit has a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation and encrypts data in transit and at rest. source ↗

Is my code used to train Replit's models?

Prompts and generated content are used for model improvement by default. Pro users can opt out in settings, and Enterprise customer content isn't used for training. source ↗

What can't I do on the free Starter plan?

Starter gets only Lite build, not the full autonomous agent, plus one published app that goes down after 30 days and shows a "Made with Replit" badge. Plan Mode and third-party connectors such as Stripe also need Core. source ↗

Is Replit free?

No permanent free tier; paid use starts at $20/mo. source ↗

Is Replit open source or self-hostable?

Not open source, and hosted only.

Can AI coding agents work with Replit?

It serves an llms.txt docs index.

Who uses Replit?

34 makers' products we track, each with a source. source ↗