Claude Code alternatives
Same job, not the whole coding shelf. Order is editorial peers first. No sponsored spots.
Cursor
shipAI-first code editor (VS Code fork) with agent mode and inline edits.
freemiumHobby free; Pro $20/mo; Pro+ $60/mo (3× Agent limits); Ultra $200/mo (20×); Teams from $40/user/mo
Verified 2026-09-01
Aider
shipOpen-source pair programming in the terminal — git-native, works with any model.
freefree, open source; bring your own API key
Verified 2026-08-24
GitHub Copilot
shipCompletions, chat, agents, and Copilot CLI — one GitHub Copilot seat, not a third CLI product.
freemiumFree $0 (2,000 completions/mo, 50 chat requests, CLI, limited agent mode); Pro $10/mo ($15 credits); Pro+ $39/mo ($70 credits); Max $100/mo ($200 credits)
Verified 2026-08-24
OpenCode
shipAutonomous coding agent that edits files, runs tests, and validates changes in your repo.
freemiumfree tier; paid plans from $20/mo
Verified 2026-08-19