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Amp alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Amp: changes quickly and deliberately avoids stability promises, and hosted orb time costs extra beyond plan allowances. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Claude Code currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OpenCode logoOpenCodeOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux +14 of 455.3
  1. OpenCode logo

    1. OpenCodeTop pick

    Best for: Terminal-first developers who want an open-source agent and freedom to switch models

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux, Web

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amp

    Open-source and free, with cloud sessions and many model providers.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and model-agnostic
    • Free built-in models to start without an account
    • Terminal, desktop, web and IDE versions

    Cons

    • Free models are limited and data is kept when you use them
    • Rapid releases can break configurations
    • Fewer enterprise controls than commercial agents
    Visit OpenCode Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenCode a good Amp alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    100% free to use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opencode.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Free models
    Usable without an account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opencode.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Interfaces
    Terminal, desktop app and IDE extension
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opencode.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opencode.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Amp alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Claude Code logo

Best Amp alternative for most people

Claude Code

A steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal.

OpenCode logo

Best Amp alternative for a free option

OpenCode

Open-source and free, with cloud sessions and many model providers.

Devin logo

Best Amp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Devin

Another cloud agent built around delegating whole tasks, with team plans.

OpenCode logo

Best Amp alternative for open source

OpenCode

Open-source and free, with cloud sessions and many model providers.

Factory logo

Best Amp alternative for Mac

Factory

Model-independent agents with managed cloud computers for remote work.

OpenAI Codex logo

Best Amp alternative for Windows

OpenAI Codex

Cloud and local agent included with ChatGPT plans.

Claude Code logo

Best Amp alternative for Linux

Claude Code

A steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal.

Claude Code logo

Best Amp alternative for working in the browser

Claude Code

A steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal.

Amp alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Amp?

Claude Code ranks first right now. A steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal. Devin and Factory follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Amp?

Yes. Devin (free plan + paid), OpenAI Codex (free plan + paid) and OpenCode (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Amp?

Yes: OpenCode.

Which Amp alternatives work on Linux?

Claude Code, Devin, Factory, OpenAI Codex and OpenCode run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Amp?

The complaints we hear most: changes quickly and deliberately avoids stability promises; hosted orb time costs extra beyond plan allowances; less suited to quick inline completions.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Amp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.