Replit AI Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Replit AI pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $40 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Replit AI offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Browser-based IDE
- Basic AI features
- Limited compute
- Public Repls only
- Community support
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Full AI assistant (Ghostwriter)
- Replit Agent for building apps
- Private Repls
- 4x compute boost
- 10 GB storage
- SSH access
- Custom domains
- Priority support
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| AI | Basic only | Unlimited/Higher |
| Compute | Limited | Unlimited/Higher |
| Storage | 500 MB | Unlimited/Higher |
| Repls | Public only | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Full AI assistant (Ghostwriter) or Replit Agent for building apps
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Replit AI branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Replit Core Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Replit Core $25/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Replit AI branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Learning to code, small projects, students | Individual developers using Replit as primary IDE |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Replit AI free?
Yes, Replit AI offers a freemium plan with 5 core features included. However, there are limits on ai, compute that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Replit AI's free plan?
Replit AI's free plan includes: Browser-based IDE, Basic AI features, Limited compute, Public Repls only, Community support. Key limits include AI: Basic only, Compute: Limited, Storage: 500 MB.
03 What's NOT included in Replit AI's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Full AI assistant (Ghostwriter), Replit Agent for building apps, Private Repls, 4x compute boost, 10 GB storage. You'll also have Replit AI branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Replit AI's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Full AI assistant (Ghostwriter) or Replit Agent for building apps, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $25/month.
05 Is Replit AI's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Replit AI's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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