# Fractal > Fractal is a platform that handles planning, building, and deployment of ChatGPT apps so teams can go from idea to launch in minutes. Fractal is a development platform purpose-built for shipping ChatGPT and MCP apps rapidly, handling architecture planning, AI-assisted coding, and one-click deployment. Built by MIT alumni who participated in the MCP-UI working group, Fractal distills months of platform expertise into a streamlined workflow that reduces prototype cycles from weeks to hours. It targets indie builders, non-technical founders, and enterprise product teams who want to move fast in the ChatGPT app ecosystem without deep infrastructure knowledge. - **Smart Architecture Planner** — *AI recommends architecture patterns optimized for the latest ChatGPT capabilities, helping teams avoid costly early design mistakes.* - **Specialized AI Coding Agent** — *An agent that understands ChatGPT/MCP platform nuances accelerates development from concept to working code.* - **Native ChatGPT Emulator** — *Iterate directly inside your IDE in a real ChatGPT environment, eliminating the deploy-connect-disconnect cycle.* - **One-Click Deploy** — *Go live instantly with zero configuration or infrastructure overhead; production hosting is included on paid plans.* - **MCP App Compatibility** — *Apps built with Fractal are compatible with the MCP Apps standard by default, supporting all MCP features plus ChatGPT-specific capabilities.* - **Project Management** — *Manage multiple projects with support for public and private visibility depending on your plan tier.* - **Priority & Dedicated Support** — *Pro users get priority support; Enterprise customers receive dedicated support and onboarding services.* - **Custom Connections & Design Systems** — *Enterprise tier supports custom API connections and branded design systems for large organizations.* To get started, create a free account at app.usefractal.dev, use the AI Planner to map your app architecture, build with the coding agent, test in the native emulator, and deploy with one click. ## Features - Smart Architecture Planner - Specialized AI Coding Agent - Native ChatGPT Emulator - One-Click Deploy - MCP App Compatibility - Production Hosting - Project Management - Custom Connections - Custom Design Systems - Priority Support - Dedicated Onboarding ## Integrations ChatGPT, MCP (Model Context Protocol), Claude, Cursor, Microsoft Copilot ## Platforms WEB, API ## Pricing Freemium — Free tier available with paid upgrades ## Links - Website: https://usefractal.dev - Documentation: https://usefractal.dev/blog - EveryDev.ai: https://www.everydev.ai/tools/fractal-chatgpt-app-builder