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Spinini vs Replit
Both are cloud IDEs. But Spinini ships with a real VS Code editor, transparent AI pricing, and plans starting at $10/mo — half of what Replit charges.
Feature comparison
| Feature | SSpinini | Replit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Paid plan | From $10/mo | From $25/mo |
| AI coding assistant | Built-in (all plans) | Paid plans only |
| AI model choice | Haiku / Sonnet / Opus | Replit AI (proprietary) |
| AI Agent (builds apps) | ✓ Core+ | ✓ Replit Agent (expensive) |
| Monaco Editor (VS Code) | ✓ Full VS Code engine | ✗ Custom editor |
| Live preview | ✓ Split pane, instant | ✓ |
| Docker sandbox | ✓ per project | ✓ Nix-based |
| Custom domain | ✓ Core+ ($10/mo) | ✓ Pro ($25/mo) |
| SSH access | ✓ | ✓ Paid only |
| Git integration | ✓ Built-in | ✓ |
| Import from GitHub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiplayer editing | ✓ Enterprise | ✓ Paid |
| Credit/usage model | ✓ Transparent credits | Cycles (opaque) |
| Data privacy | Your code stays yours | Mixed (scanned for abuse) |
| Open roadmap | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing as of June 2025. Features subject to change.
Which should you pick?
Choose Spinini if…
- →You want a real VS Code editor in the browser
- →You need flexible AI with model choice (Haiku to Opus)
- →Price matters — our Core plan is $10/mo vs Replit's $25/mo
- →You want transparent, credits-based AI billing
- →You're building full-stack Node.js, React, Python, or Flask apps
Choose Replit if…
- →You are a student or beginner who wants a huge community
- →You need Nix-based environment customisation
- →You want the largest library of public templates
- →You need mobile app support
Ready to switch?
Import your Replit project in one click. No credit card needed to start.
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