Emergent

Our Verdict

Emergent is one of the most exciting AI builders you’ll come across. You describe your idea, and the platform delivers a working app with backend, hosting, and integrations. It’s perfect to test and launch fast without writing code.

While it still has some rough edges, especially around reliability and support, the experience feels like a glimpse into the future of software creation. Emergent is worth trying if you’re a founder, maker, or freelancer who values speed.

Pros

Build apps instantly from prompts
Backend & hosting included
Responsive designs by default
Plug-and-play integrations
Great for rapid testing & launch

Cons

Reliability issues and high credit use
Limited support and unclear billing

Products & Pricing

Emergent runs on a credit-based system. Every action, like generating, deploying, or testing an app, consumes credits. This keeps pricing flexible, though you must manage your credits carefully.

Free (Beta Access – $0)

You can get started at no cost with the free plan, which is perfect for experimenting and testing the workflow. This tier gives you five monthly credits, 10 daily credits, and basic access to all core features. You’ll also be able to tap into the community resources and try out the builder to see how it fits your needs before upgrading.

Standard ($20/month or $204/annum – 17% discount @ $17/month)

The Standard plan gives you everything you need to move beyond demos and build real apps. You’ll get 100 monthly credits and the option to purchase more whenever needed. This tier unlocks unlimited small projects, popular integrations like Google Sheets and Airtable, and the ability to build mobile apps. You’ll also enjoy 10 daily credits and advanced tools like Save to GitHub and Fork for version control and collaboration.

Pro ($200/month or $2,004/annum – 17% discount @ $167/month)

With Pro, you unlock larger credit bundles, premium integrations like Stripe, and early access to beta features. This plan is built for users tackling more complex projects. You’ll enjoy a 1M token context window, the ability to edit system prompts, and tools for custom agent creation and mobile app development. Pro also gives you a twice-as-powerful machine, 750 monthly credits, 10 daily credits, and priority support. On top of that, you can seamlessly save to GitHub and fork projects for advanced collaboration.

Free

$0 /mo

10 Daily Credits

Standard

$20 /mo

100 Daily Credits

Pro

$200 /mo

750 Daily Credits

In-depth review

Features & Functionality

AI-Powered Vibe Coding

You don’t drag and drop here; just describe what you want. Emergent’s AI agents break it down, code it, and deliver a working app with no setup required.

Automated Backend & Database

You’ll get a fully functional backend out of the box: secure databases, user authentication, file storage, and payments. No extra hosting accounts or APIs needed.

Rapid Prototyping & Deployment

Your idea can go live in minutes. Whether you’re testing a prototype or launching a client portal, Emergent handles instant deployment for you.

Seamless Integrations

Connect with Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, Slack, Stripe, and more. Everything works plug-and-play, without writing a single API call.

Multi-Agent Architecture

Emergent uses multiple AI agents for planning, coding, testing, and design. As a result, you benefit from cleaner output, fewer bugs, and a smoother build process.

Design & Templates

Emergent isn’t about picking from hundreds of pre-built templates. Instead, it creates custom layouts based on your prompts. Still, you’ll find a small library of clean, modern starting points: dashboards, onboarding flows, and internal tools.

Every design is responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop, and you can tweak styling in a visual editor. Switching templates mid-project isn’t seamless, so if you want a fresh look, you’ll likely need to rebuild from scratch.

Ease of Use

Emergent is built for simplicity. Instead of learning a complex drag-and-drop system, you just type in your app idea. Within minutes, you’ll see a functional version, backend and all. The process feels almost magical for basic apps: you describe, refine, and publish.

You’ll love how easy it is to get something live if you’re non-technical. If you’re technical, you can connect GitHub and edit code when needed. A simple task tracker or client portal tool can be done in under 10 minutes. More advanced projects, like dashboards or marketplaces, usually take 15–30 minutes. Either way, you’ll find it fast, intuitive, and refreshingly straightforward.

Customer Service

Emergent provides solid documentation, an active Discord community, and ticket-based email support. If you’re on a premium plan, you’ll also get priority help. Emergent doesn’t have a page labeled “FAQ,” but you’ll find the equivalent in their Help Center.

You can reach Emergent's support team via their ticketing system

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