Announcing "Free Mode" of Replit

Replit introduced a new "Free Mode" feature powered by OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Luna model, allowing subscribers on its $20/month Core and $100/month Pro plans to perform unlimited lightweight AI tasks without using their paid AI credits. Luna is a cost-efficient model that runs about 80% cheaper than the premium Sol variant, enabling Replit to offer this feature without extra charges. The platform supports all three GPT-5.6 variants and integrates OpenAI's API natively, simplifying user experience. This move aims to boost user engagement and retention by reducing concerns over token consumption, with plans for further collaboration between Replit and OpenAI. When you’re in Free Mode, every day tasks will no longer use credits, so whether you’re chatting, ideating, or running everyday tasks, you can create with freedom. This pairs the world’s most powerful AI software creation tool and agent with a mode designed for fast, high-value everyday tasks, giving users a true all-in-one option. Core subscribers will now be able to create 30X more than before on Replit using Free Mode, as well as up to 30 hours per month of chat. For just $20 per month, creating real, high-quality projects at scale with AI is now accessible. Core and Pro users can use Free Mode until they reach their usage limits - which reset every 5 hours - or continue building in Power or Max Modes. Pro users will have even greater usage limits than Core customers.