Pilely

What is Pilely

Pilely is a bring-your-own-AI, no-code app builder that lets you create real web applications by chatting with AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, or Kimi. The apps you build include essential features such as login, database, email, and payments, and are hosted at their own link. Pilely handles the infrastructure, so you can focus on describing your app in plain language.

How to use Pilely

1. Start a session with your preferred AI (ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, or Kimi).
2. Copy the starter prompt: curl https://pam.pilely.app and ask Pam to help me build my first app.
3. Paste the prompt into your AI chat and describe the app you want to build.
4. The AI will guide you through the process, and Pilely will automatically set up the necessary backend features like login, database, email, and payments.
5. Once built, your app is hosted at its own link, ready to share.

Features of Pilely

• Login: Email-based one-time code authentication; control who can access your app (everyone, invited users, or just you).
• Data: Real database with file storage (photos, PDFs) that persists across sessions.
• Email: Send welcome notes, receipts, and reminders without setting up an email service.
• Payments: Integrated with your own Stripe account; Pilely takes no cut.
• Backend server: Runs scheduled jobs, heavy processing, and integrations around the clock.
• Security: Built-in safeguards to protect your app and data.
• AI-agnostic: Switch between AI providers anytime; your apps, data, and users remain on Pilely.
• Scalable: Global CDN, on-demand databases, and scalable servers to handle millions of users.
• Ownership: Your source code stays on your computer; data can be exported via API; payments go through your Stripe account.

Use Cases of Pilely

• Personal apps: Build an app tailored to your specific life needs, like a fridge inventory tracker that suggests recipes and flags expiring items.
• Family and group apps: Create a chore chart for the family, a trip planner for friends, or a sign-up page for your club.
• Business ideas: Launch a startup with real login, database, and payments from day one, ready to scale.
• Language learning: Develop a language practice app with scenes, words, and quizzes that update regularly.
• Data-driven subscriptions: Use scheduled tasks to keep your app updated with fresh data and charge for access via Stripe.

Pricing

Pilely is free to start with up to $5 of serving credits. After that, you pay only for what your apps use.

FAQ

Can I use my existing AI subscription?
Yes, Pilely works with ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Kimi, and many other AI assistants. You bring your own AI account.

What happens if I want to switch AI providers?
You can switch anytime. Your apps, data, and users stay on Pilely; just paste the same prompt into the new AI and continue.

Do I need to manage servers or databases?
No, Pilely handles all the infrastructure, including servers, databases, and scaling.

How do payments work?
Payments are processed through your own Stripe account, and Pilely does not take any cut.

Can I take my app elsewhere?
Yes, your source code is yours and stays on your computer. Your data can be exported via API, and your customers and revenue remain yours through your Stripe account.