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Replit makes OpenAI its default model partner while keeping Anthropic access available
Replit has made OpenAI the default model provider for its coding agent, citing performance, cost and partnership considerations, while customers can still choose Anthropic and other models. The change may reduce Anthropic’s usage because defaults typically shape customer behavior. Replit’s CEO also said enterprise revenue has grown from about 2% to 15% of revenue and that enterprise and government customers could exceed half of revenue in 2027. Conflicting accounts and recent Anthropic promotion suggest the partnership has shifted rather than ended outright.
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What matters
- OpenAI became Replit’s preferred partner for its coding agent after an August partnership announcement.
- Anthropic models remain available to Replit customers despite the default change.
- Replit said enterprise revenue rose from about 2% last year to 15% this year.
- The company is emphasizing orchestration, security, sandboxing and authorization for safer agent deployment.
Context & caveats
- Reporting about the Anthropic partnership contains conflicting accounts.
Why this made the edition
Substantive reporting with direct comments from Replit’s CEO, follow-up clarification, partnership context and competing evidence about Anthropic’s continuing role.
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