Best free tools to build apps by describing them

1. Build apps by describing them, on your own computer
   ★ 22.2kstars
   dyad by dyad-sh · Free alternative to Lovable, Bolt.new
   Runs on your own computer
   No codingDesktop appHealthy
2. Build and deploy web apps by describing them
   ★ 16.6kstars
   bolt.new by stackblitz
   Build and deploy in the browser
   No codingWebsiteFair
3. Design and edit websites visually with AI
   ★ 27.1kstars
   onlook by onlook-dev
   Visual editor like Figma for code
   No codingDesktop appHealthy
4. Build AI chatbots and workflows without coding
   ★ 160kstars
   dify by langgenius · Free alternative to Zapier AI, Relevance AI
   Build AI apps and chatbots
   Some setupSelf-hosted appHealthy

Ranked for people new to AI: ease of use first, then quality, upkeep and popularity. Last checked 4 Nov 2026.

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