Replit’s CEO Masad said over the weekend that OpenAI will become the platform’s default model provider, replacing Anthropic in that role. Despite the change, Claude will continue to be available to customers on the platform.
Why it matters
The choice of a default model provider shapes the experience for users who do not actively select a model, making this a notable shift in Replit’s relationship with its model suppliers. Retaining Claude as an option means customers still have access to multiple providers.
Who should care
Replit users and developers building on the platform should note the change in default provider, while those who prefer Claude can continue to choose it.