Entering the vibe-code platform race, Adaptive Computer is a new platform built like a cute, pastel dashboard—something between Apple’s iCloud homepage and a productivity tool from the future. But behind the soft gradients and playful icons is a no-code, AI-native operating system where anyone can build, remix, share, and monetize their own apps for free (also, a $20/mon Creator Tier and $100/mon Pro Tier are available).
And by everyone, they really mean it. You don’t need to know how to code or fix auto-generated coding errors. You don’t even need to drag-and-drop components. You just describe what you want—like “a birthday tracker that emails my friends a week in advance”—and Adaptive builds it, displaying it all together in the same personal dashboard.
Instead, everything—AI logic, backend hosting, storage, monitoring—is baked in and working from the jump. And the apps you create? They’re instantly live and shareable.
You can build from scratch or remix prebuilt templates. Each app is modular, meaning you can connect them together. Want a notes app that auto-syncs to your calendar? A quiz that updates a leaderboard in real-time? Done. Adaptive encourages stacking functionality in creative ways—tiny, personalized workflow machines with big main character energy. Some of the more iconic ones include:
The app also comes with Originals that replaces ChatGPT, Google, Notion and really everything that is in your current operating system.
Who’s really behind Adaptive Computer other than Jake Paul?
Adaptive didn’t come out of nowhere. It’s the brainchild of two builders with serious AI pedigree. The platform was co-founded by Keith Adams, formerly Chief Architect at Facebook and one of the early minds at OpenAI, and Dennis Xu, who previously ran Essay, an AI-powered SAT writing assistant. These are not your average startup guys; they’re deeply embedded in the AI ecosystem and have seen both the limitations and potential of today’s tools.
Adaptive Computer is bridging two major gaps in the current tech landscape:
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The AI boom has given us a flood of tools—but they still don’t talk to each other or work the way we actually work.
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The no-code movement promised accessibility, but most platforms still feel like productivity software with a personality problem.
Adaptive Computer is their answer to both: a smoother, friendlier, AI-native platform that feels more like a desktop experience—and less like a dev sandbox.
And the investor lineup? Just as spicy. Backing includes:
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Jake Paul’s Anti Fund, which has a track record of betting on hustler-first, creator-focused tools.
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David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox, who knows a thing or two about building customizable virtual worlds.
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Radical Ventures and Conviction Partners, both with deep portfolios in AI infrastructure and future-facing platforms.
As the lines between AI, no-code, and consumer software continue to blur, Adaptive Computer positions itself as a platform built for the next generation of hustling creators—those who want powerful tools without the traditional learning curve. Whether it can deliver on that promise at scale remains to be seen, but its approach reflects a broader shift: turning software from something we use into something anyone can make.
