Replit CEO says company no longer betting on Anthropic’s Claude models
Replit CEO Amjad Masad announced at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that his company will no longer rely on a single AI model provider, including Anthropic. While Replit’s Agent product still uses Anthropic’s Claude models—integrated since 2024—the company is diversifying to avoid vendor lock-in, as frontier AI labs increasingly compete with application firms like Replit.
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- Replit’s Agent uses Anthropic’s Claude models since 2024 but will no longer depend on a single provider
- Replit’s revenue hit $1 billion run-rate in 2026, up from $2.8M in 2024, with a $9B valuation
- CEO Masad calls for multi-model flexibility to avoid vendor lock-in as AI labs compete with app makers
Replit’s revenue surged from $2.8 million in 2024 to a projected $1 billion run-rate in 2026, driven by its AI-driven coding tools. Masad highlighted the ‘self-driving company’ model, where AI agents handle repetitive tasks like support ticket triage, freeing humans for strategic work. The company’s valuation tripled to $9 billion this year after a $250 million funding round. However, dependence on third-party models introduces risk, as competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI could launch direct alternatives.
Replit CEO Amjad Masad says company no longer working with Anthropic
cryptobriefing.com · 16 October 2026
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