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Replit makes everyday agent work credit-free

Replit launched Free Mode, saying Core subscribers paying $20 per month can create 30 times more than before because everyday chats, ideation, and tasks no longer consume credits. The Replit launch post says the mode is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Luna, includes up to 30 hours of chat per month, and resets usage limits every five hours before users switch to Power or Max Mode. The move pushes app-building toward a subscription-and-capacity model rather than metering every low-stakes interaction; builders comparing AI app platforms for the vibe-coding boom should treat the headline 30× as a usage claim, not a guarantee of 30× shipped software.