Best free Coding Agents (CLI & Cloud) for vibe coders
Summary
8 of 10 tracked Coding Agents (CLI & Cloud) tools have a free plan. None of the free options have been hands-on tested yet, so no winner is declared.
Free-tier limits are copied from each tool's pricing page on the date shown. "Free" means a $0 plan exists, not that it fits every project. Last updated:
Tools with a free plan
| Tool | Free tier (as published) | Agent score | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aider | Yes: free tool, BYO API key or local models | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| Amp | Yes (Hobby): all features, local runners, BYOK; ad-supported Amp Free discontinued | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| Cline | Yes: free for individuals, pay inference only | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| Devin | Yes: light agent quota | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| Jules | Yes: 15 tasks/24h, 3 concurrent | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| OpenAI Codex | Yes: limited Codex on ChatGPT Free and Go | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| OpenCode | Yes: open-source agent free with own keys; some free Zen models | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
| Roomote (formerly Roo Code) | Yes: self-hosted free up to 10 users; Cloud 7-day trial | Not yet tested | 2026-10-16 |
No permanent free plan
- Claude Code — No (not included in Claude Free)
- Gemini CLI — No longer via Google sign-in (consumer users moved to Antigravity CLI June 18, 2026); free API-key quota unclear
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