Open Source Claude Code AlternativesAI Coding Assistants and other similar apps like Claude Code

The best open source alternative to Claude Code is opencode. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Claude Code and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Claude Code are Void, Mellum, Emdash and Warp Terminal.

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Claude Code alternatives are mainly AI Coding Assistants, but if you're looking for Large Language Model (LLM) Tools or Code Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and EU. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Claude Code.
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  1. opencode icon
     54 likes

    Terminal-based AI coding assistant featuring a themed native UI, automatic LSP integration, multi-agent sessions, 75+ supported LLMs, local and cloud model options, shareable debugging links, open source licensing, and session sharing for collaborative coding workflows.

    109 opencode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Void icon
     36 likes

    The open source AI code editor. Write code with the best AI tools, use any model, and retain full control over your data.

    97 Void alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Emdash icon
     15 likes

    Emdash is a provider-agnostic desktop app that lets you run multiple coding agents in parallel, each isolated in its own git worktree, either locally or over SSH on a remote machine. We call it an Agentic Development Environment (ADE).

    70 Emdash alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
     
  4. Pi Agent icon
     8 likes

    Pi aka Pi.dev is a minimal terminal coding harness. Adapt pi to your workflows, not the other way around, without having to fork and modify pi internals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • Termux
    • npm
     
  5. OpenHands icon
     21 likes

    OpenHands is an open-source project aiming to replicate Devin, an autonomous AI software engineer who is capable of executing complex engineering tasks and collaborating actively with users on software development projects.

    43 OpenHands alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. TabbyML icon
     20 likes

    Tabby is an open-source, self-hosted AI coding assistant. With Tabby, every team can set up its own LLM-powered code completion server with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
     
  7. Terminal-native open-source AI coding assistant for Mac, Windows, Linux, and BSD, featuring cross-session memory, reading and writing code, Git management, command execution, built-in MiMo Auto for zero configuration start, and integration with mainstream LLM provider APIs.

    54 Xiaomi MiMo Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. Rivet AI icon
     19 likes

    Visual AI programming platform with a graphical interface for creating, editing, and debugging LLM agent workflows, supporting real-time collaboration, YAML-based version control, open-source TypeScript library integration, and scalable deployment in production environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Cline icon
     12 likes

    Autonomous coding agent right in your IDE, capable of creating/editing files, executing commands, using the browser, and more with your permission every step of the way.

    120 Cline alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • JetBrains IDE
     
  10. Omnara icon
     11 likes

    Launch & control Claude Code from anywhere. Stop being chained to your desk. The real-time command center to monitor, debug, and guide your agent—right from your phone.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Python
     
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