Agent: build by describing
You describe the app and what proves it works. The agent writes the code, starts the app, and shows it to you in a preview. You then ask for fixes, one at a time.
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Replit pricing, use cases, and first steps
Replit builds an app or a website from your description, then hosts it. An agent, called “Agent,” writes the code, runs the app, tests it, and shows you the result in a preview. Everything happens in one place: the build, the database, user login, and publishing.
Replit has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Starter, $0. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
ReplitDescribe an app: an agent builds it and hosts it- Vendor
- Replit (United States)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Starter, $0
- Page checked on
- October 3, 2026
What Replit does
Who it’s for: people who want a real small internal tool with data and accounts, and who can live with a little technical vocabulary.
Three levels: Free, Power, Max
“Free” is for exploring and making everyday progress, without touching your credits. “Power” is sturdier for most work. “Max” is reserved for hard requests. The last two use your monthly credits.
Think before you build
In “Plan” mode, the agent talks things through and breaks the project into tasks, without touching the code. When you are happy with the plan, you start the build.
Also
- Design the screens first
- Database and user login
- Publish and choose who has access
- Connect your other apps
- Follow the agent from your phone
Replit pricing
Replit publishes its prices in dollars. In the iPhone app, the French listing shows Replit Core at €22.00 and €249.99. The pricing page does not give the exact amount of daily credits on the free plan.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Recommended to start | $0 | Trying it out, making a first mockup |
| Core | $20 per month ($18 per month, billed yearly) | Building a useful tool and keeping it online |
| Pro | $100 per month ($90 per month, billed yearly) | Small teams that build a lot |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Large organizations |
What the free plan includes
The “Starter” plan gives daily credits for the agent, with a monthly cap, and a lighter version of the agent. Only one published app, taken down after 30 days (you can republish it). No “Plan” mode, no connection to your other apps, and a “Made with Replit” badge on the page.
Nova’s advice
Start on “Starter”: it is enough to see whether the tool suits you. Move to Core at $20 if your app needs to stay online for more than 30 days or connect to your other software. Keep an eye on your usage under “Settings,” “Usage”: the “Power” and “Max” levels are billed by effort.
A first try, in 10 minutes
Your data. By default, your requests and the agent’s replies are used to improve Replit’s models. According to its documentation, only Pro subscribers can opt out.
What it does less well
- The cost of a request is not known in advance: the agent is billed by effort. Without an alert or a cap, an evening of experiments can drain your credits.
- On the free plan, the published app is taken down after 30 days. It is not a plan for a tool that needs to last.
Build a sign-up page for an internal workshopReplit- On the home screen, click “New” and choose “Website.”
- Open the agent’s settings menu in the input box and choose “Free.”
- Paste the prompt below and send it. The agent states its plan, builds, then opens the preview on its own. Allow a few minutes.
- In the preview (“Preview”), browse the workshops, open one, and sign up. Shrink the window to the width of a phone to check the display.
- Ask for a single improvement, for example: “Add a My sign-ups page.”
The prompt to copy
Build a sign-up site for our company’s internal workshops, in English. Visitors see the list of upcoming workshops, open a workshop’s details, and sign up with their name and department. Use realistic made-up examples. It is a success if navigation works, if signing up shows a confirmation, and if the page reads well on a phone. Do not add login, a database, or payment for now.
Alternatives to Replit
Frequently asked questions about Replit
How much does Replit cost?
Starter: $0; Core: $20 per month ($18 per month, billed yearly); Pro: $100 per month ($90 per month, billed yearly); Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Replit for free?
Yes. The “Starter” plan gives daily credits for the agent, with a monthly cap, and a lighter version of the agent. Only one published app, taken down after 30 days (you can republish it). No “Plan” mode, no connection to your other apps, and a “Made with Replit” badge on the page.
What happens to my data with Replit?
By default, your requests and the agent’s replies are used to improve Replit’s models. According to its documentation, only Pro subscribers can opt out.
What are the alternatives to Replit?
Lovable: Simpler for a first try, with an interface you can set to French. v0: For a polished page or interface, published on Vercel. Cursor: For a developer who wants to stay in control of the code. Claude: For a mini tool created in the conversation, with no hosting to manage.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 3, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.