Codex Alternatives

Apps similar to Codex include opencode, which is free and open source. Other options are Google Antigravity, Claude Code, Cursor and Void. There's no shortage of AI Coding Assistants like Codex, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. Plandex icon
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    Plandex uses long-running agents to complete tasks that span multiple files and require many steps. It breaks up large tasks into smaller subtasks, then implements each one, continuing until it finishes the job.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  2. Nut Chat icon
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    Open source tool centered on AI-driven full stack app development, Nut generates bug analysis via Replay.io recordings and runtime behavior capturing, offering AI developers explanations for effective resolutions. Early adopters enjoy free access for feedback contributions.

    90 Nut Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  3.  3 likes

    Zoo Code is a community-maintained, open-source AI coding assistant that continues Roo Code development after the original team stepped away in April 2026 to focus on Roomote.

    12 Zoo Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • JetBrains IDE
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  4. Crush CLI icon
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    Crush is an open-source, terminal-based AI coding agent built in Go by Charm (charmbracelet), designed to bring agentic coding directly into your shell with a polished TUI experience.

    11 Crush CLI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • npm
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • NetBSD
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Android
    • PowerShell
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  5. Augment Code icon
     3 likes

    Enhances developer collaboration by providing codebase-aware chat, intuitive code suggestions, and advanced AI-driven explanations; accelerates coding tasks, assists in understanding unseen code structures, improving communication vastly within teams.

    91 Augment Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. OpenPrompt icon
     5 likes

    Copy Entire Folder to ChatGPT. Hit on Star to BookMark this Page ! Newer Release will be even Better.

    28 OpenPrompt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Free, local-first AI coding IDE with full chat, code mode, and an autonomous coding agent that runs on your machine with any LLM (BYOLLM). No subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Open CoDesign icon
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    Open-source Claude Design alternative. One-click import your Claude Code / Codex API key. Prompt ? prototype / slides / PDF. Multi-model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Kimi, GLM, Ollama). BYOK, local-first, MIT.

    64 Open CoDesign alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. GitLab Duo icon
     3 likes

    GitLab Duo is a software suite that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize various aspects of your workflows. This includes enhancing testing procedures, bolstering security measures, and improving documentation processes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • GitLab
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  10. Sourcery icon
     6 likes

    Sourcery is an AI-powered tool that enhances software development productivity. It supports multiple programming languages and provides intelligent code suggestions, automated refactorings, code completion, and code generation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Pycharm
    • GitHub
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  11. LocalPilot icon
     7 likes

    Use GitHub Copilot locally on your Macbook with one-click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Visual Studio Code
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