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Factory

AI Web Development Freemium
AI Web Development Freemium

Factory helps experienced developers generate complex web apps, work with large codebases, and run code locally.

Best for:

  • • Generating and iterating on complex web apps or agents
  • • Working inside and refactoring large existing codebases
  • • Prototyping features that require local execution or web search access

Not for:

  • • Non-technical founders looking for a no-code solution
  • • Small static sites or simple landing pages
  • • Teams needing a polished, user-friendly UI with extensive docs
I've been poking around Factory and it’s exactly what the short description promises: an advanced AI coding assistant that can generate complex apps, work inside large existing projects, access web search, and even run code on your local machine. The pricing is freemium, so you can try it without a big commitment. What I like: it feels built for engineers. If you need to scaffold non-trivial features, refactor parts of a mature codebase, or prototype an agent that needs live web access, Factory can speed things up. I’m currently using it to build an "Inbox agent" (still in progress), and being able to execute and iterate locally has been handy. Where it shines: complex app generation, projects that already have lots of code, and workflows where running code locally or querying the web matters. It’s not just toy examples — it’s aimed at real engineering tasks. Limitations and gotchas: the UX is rough around the edges (the description even shows garbled characters), so expect friction in the interface and some confusing bits in the workflow. Documentation is sparse in places and "MCPs" is mentioned without clear explanation, which may force trial-and-error. The tool assumes technical fluency — non-developers will struggle. Also, freemium limits may push you to pay if you rely on heavy usage. When to use it vs skip it: use Factory if you’re an experienced developer or a small dev team building non-trivial features, especially if local execution and web access matter. Skip it if you want a polished no-code product, a simple landing page builder, or an out-of-the-box UX for non-technical stakeholders.

Tradeoffs:

Factory is powerful for engineers but has a steeper learning curve and a rough UX; you trade polish for capability. Freemium tiers may be limiting for heavy use.