GPT Engineer
Agent Frameworks · Free + paid
Describe what to build; AI asks clarifying questions and generates the codebase
At a glance
- Made by
- Lovable
- Korean
- UI in Korean
- Available on
- Web, CLI
- Open source
- MIT
- GitHub
- 55,025 stars · MIT
What is GPT Engineer?
gpt-engineer is an experimental code generation platform (CLI) where you describe software in natural language and the AI writes and runs the code, and also applies requests for improvements. The repository points to gptengineer.app as the version that evolved into a managed service, and this address now redirects to Lovable. Lovable lets you build websites and web apps through chat alone, with no technical knowledge, and handles infrastructure such as hosting, SSL, authentication, payments, and integrations on your behalf. Users own their code and data.
- Build websites and web apps through chat (Lovable)
- Automatic handling of hosting, SSL, and backend infrastructure
- Local payments, currency conversion, and tax handling in more than 200 countries and regions
- Automatic security scans and audit logs
- Connectors and MCP servers to connect with existing tools
- Generate new code and improve existing code from a natural language prompt file (gpt-engineer CLI)
- Benchmark your own agents on public datasets (bench)
Who uses GPT Engineer and for what
- Build internal tools, prototypes, and websites yourself
- Company departments build and run custom software instead of buying SaaS
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (Free $0, 5 build credits per day up to 30 per month, 20 Cloud credits per month)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 5 build credits per day (up to 30 per month), 5 lovable.app domains |
| Pro | $25/mo | 100 Pro credits per month, custom domains, email support |
| Business | $50/mo | 100 business credits per month, team workspace, SSO, priority support |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Scale-based pricing, SCIM, audit logs, custom SLA |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to GPT Engineer (alternatives)
GPT Engineer vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Engineer | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | $25/mo | Yes |
| AutoGen | Free + paid | 10 | 8 | — | — | No |
| AutoGPT | Free + paid | 0 | 8 | No | $50/mo | No |
| BabyAGI | Free + paid | 0 | 8 | — | — | No |
| CAMEL | Free + paid | 0 | 8 | — | — | No |
1 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: GPT Engineer ($25/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
GPT Engineer on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 36 AI tools in the Agent Frameworks field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #11 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use GPT Engineer for free?
Yes (Free $0, 5 build credits per day up to 30 per month, 20 Cloud credits per month). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of GPT Engineer?
Tools that do the same job, such as AutoGen, AutoGPT, BabyAGI, CAMEL, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use GPT Engineer in Korean?
UI in Korean
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.