AI-powered browser-based IDE with 22M+ registered users. $250M raised, ~$1B valuation. Code in any language from any device — no setup required. Founded 2016 in San Francisco.
Replit is an AI-powered browser-based integrated development environment (IDE) that allows developers to write, run, and deploy code in any programming language from any device with a web browser. Founded in 2016 by Amjad Masad (who previously built the precursor product at Hacker Noon), Replit has grown to 22M+ registered users and 50+ supported programming languages. The platform's key differentiator is zero-setup development — every project gets instant compute infrastructure in the cloud, eliminating the need for local environment configuration. In 2024, Replit launched its AI Agent feature, which can autonomously build and deploy full applications from natural language prompts — a major step beyond traditional code completion. Replit competes with GitHub (Microsoft), Gitpod, and Cursor in the cloud IDE market, differentiated by its social features (Replit's community hosting and sharing model) and consumer/startup go-to-market. Monetization includes Pro ($10/mo), Teams ($20/user/mo), and Enterprise plans.