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Dyad vs Emergent: catalog facts
Dyad	Emergent
Freemium The desktop app is free and open source; a Pro option is offered, and AI model costs…	Freemium Free plan with 10 monthly credits; Standard costs $20 a month and Pro $200 a month.
Windows, macOS	Web
Runs locally with your choice of AI model, including local ones via Ollama or LM Studio Exports clean, runnable code	Builds both web and mobile apps from prompts Free tier with no credit card
No Linux build listed on the download page Output quality depends on the model you connect	Credit-based usage limits what you can build on the free plan Private project hosting requires a paid plan
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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