Some allowance details may still be refined around launch.
Why you’ll like it
- Start with a conversation instead of a setup flow.
- Explore ideas and make progress before you decide whether you need more capability.
- Keep control when a request needs a paid action.
- See a clear Free label on work completed in Free Mode.
How it works
- New Starter, Core, and Pro sessions start in Free Mode.
- Work that fits Free Mode continues with no paid-action prompt.
- If a paid mode would handle a request better, Agent explains that and gives you a choice.
- You can allow the paid mode for that request only, or ask Agent to continue in Free Mode.
- After a one-time paid escalation, your mode returns to Free Mode.
The three Agent modes
Free
No-cost Agent work for Starter, Core, and Pro subscribers.
Power
A paid, mid-tier mode for work that needs more capability at an affordable price.
Max
A paid, top-tier mode for the most demanding work, with the best frontier models.
If you hit a limit: Starter includes Free Mode with its existing limits. For Core and Pro, the Free Mode allowance resets every five hours and has a weekly limit. Check Settings → Usage to see where you are. Replit gives you a heads-up as you approach the limit. When you reach it, switch to a paid mode to keep going or wait for the reset.
Common questions
Is Free Mode really free? Is Replit free now?
Is Free Mode really free? Is Replit free now?
Free Mode is included with Starter, Core, and Pro subscriptions. Starter includes Free Mode with its existing limits. Core and Pro include a Free Mode allowance. It is not a free plan on its own.
Is this the same as a paid Agent mode?
Is this the same as a paid Agent mode?
No. Free Mode is no-cost Agent usage within its allowance. Power and Max are paid modes for work that needs more capability.
What happened to Economy and Power? Did the modes change?
What happened to Economy and Power? Did the modes change?
The paid modes were renamed. Economy is now Power, a mid-tier mode with powerful models at an affordable price. The mode previously called Power is now Max, the top-tier mode. Existing mode settings carry over with the new names.
Which mode is the most capable?
Which mode is the most capable?
Max. Power is the paid mid-tier mode for more capability at an affordable price. Max is the paid top-tier mode for the most demanding work.
What if my request needs a paid action?
What if my request needs a paid action?
Agent explains that the request needs a paid mode or paid capability and asks before it proceeds. You can approve that request once or continue in Free Mode.
Will I be charged automatically if Agent suggests an upgrade?
Will I be charged automatically if Agent suggests an upgrade?
No. A paid escalation requires your confirmation before the paid request starts.
Can I decline the paid option?
Can I decline the paid option?
Yes. You can keep working in Free Mode.
What happens after I approve a paid escalation?
What happens after I approve a paid escalation?
The approval applies to that request only. Your Agent mode returns to Free Mode afterward.
Why did I reach a limit? When does it reset?
Why did I reach a limit? When does it reset?
Starter includes Free Mode with its existing limits. For Core and Pro, the Free Mode allowance resets every five hours and has a weekly limit. Check Settings → Usage to see where you are. When you reach the limit, switch to a paid mode to keep going or wait for the reset.
Is Free Mode available on Enterprise?
Is Free Mode available on Enterprise?
Not at launch. Enterprise workspaces will get a dedicated Agent experience shortly after. Your admin will have details.
More about Free Mode
Is Free Mode the same as Lite?
Is Free Mode the same as Lite?
For Starter users, the experience previously called Lite is now Free Mode. If you used Lite for a lower-cost model, you can still select that model manually inside Power when you turn auto off.
Can Free Mode build a full app?
Can Free Mode build a full app?
Yes. You can create and iterate on complete apps in Free Mode.
How do Free, Power, and Max differ?
How do Free, Power, and Max differ?
Free Mode is no-cost everyday Agent work for Starter, Core, and Pro subscribers. Starter includes Free Mode with its existing limits. Core and Pro include a Free Mode allowance. Power is the paid mid-tier mode with more capability at an affordable price. Max is the paid top-tier mode for the most demanding work.
When should I switch from Free Mode?
When should I switch from Free Mode?
Stay in Free Mode for everyday work. Switch when you want stronger results on a complex task or need a capability that Free Mode does not offer.
Can Free Mode generate videos?
Can Free Mode generate videos?
No. Video generation is a paid-mode capability, not part of Free Mode.
What's the new Conversations experience?
What's the new Conversations experience?
Chat and creation stay together. You can research an idea, plan work, or start a project from the same conversation.
Do standalone chats become part of a published app?
Do standalone chats become part of a published app?
No. A conversation stays separate until you create or change a project.
Can Free Mode work on an existing project?
Can Free Mode work on an existing project?
Yes. It supports routine maintenance and edits on existing projects.