Imagine.dev
Automate Full-Stack App Creation with 'Vibe Coding' & Native Backend
Imagine.dev redefines the 'AI Coder' category by moving beyond fragile UI snippets to robust, full-stack systems. Its native integration with Appwrite makes it the only tool capable of automating the 'heavy lifting' of backend infrastructure, making it ideal for developers who want to ship functional products, not just prototypes.
Why we love it
- Generates real Appwrite backends (Auth, DB) automatically
- Uses Multi-Agent architecture for complex logic
- Zero vendor lock-in (exportable code)
Things to know
- Free tier limited to 5 credits/day
- Currently fewer templates than established competitors
- Deep integration requires Appwrite knowledge
About
Imagine.dev is not just a UI generator; it is a full-stack agentic builder that automates the entire software development lifecycle. By tightly coupling Anthropic's Claude models with Appwrite's production-ready cloud infrastructure, it generates not only React frontends (TanStack Start) but also fully configured backends—including Authentication, Databases, and Storage—in a single conversational workflow. Unlike v0 or Lovable which focus on frontend prototyping, Imagine.dev ships deployable, secure, and scalable applications with zero glue code required.
Key Features
- ✓Automate Backend Setup (Auth/DB/Storage)
- ✓Generate Production-Ready TanStack Apps
- ✓Chat-to-Deploy Workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
While v0 and Lovable excel at generating frontend UI (often requiring manual backend integration), Imagine.dev automates the full stack. It natively provisions Appwrite Cloud resources (Databases, Auth, Storage) alongside the React frontend, meaning the code you get is a functional, data-driven application from the first prompt.
Yes. Unlike typical code assistants that mock data, Imagine.dev integrates directly with Appwrite Cloud. When you ask for a 'user profile system', it creates the actual Database Collections, sets up Authentication rules, and configures Storage Buckets automatically.
You are not vendor-locked. Imagine.dev generates standard React code (using TanStack Start) and connects to Appwrite. You can export the codebase at any time and host it on Vercel, Netlify, or your own infrastructure, while keeping the Appwrite backend connected or self-hosting it separately.
The Free tier offers 5 credits per day and unlimited custom domains. While the daily credit limit might slow down intensive development sessions, the inclusion of custom domains makes it one of the most generous tiers for launching live prototypes without upfront cost.
Currently, Imagine.dev focuses on generating optimized TanStack Start (React) applications to ensure deep integration with the Appwrite backend. While you cannot choose other frameworks (like Vue or Svelte) yet, the generated code is standard JavaScript/TypeScript.