Amp alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Amp alternative for most people
Claude CodeA steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal.
Best Amp alternative for a free option
OpenCodeOpen-source and free, with cloud sessions and many model providers.
Best Amp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DevinAnother cloud agent built around delegating whole tasks, with team plans.
Best Amp alternative for open source
OpenCodeOpen-source and free, with cloud sessions and many model providers.
Best Amp alternative for Mac
FactoryModel-independent agents with managed cloud computers for remote work.
Best Amp alternative for Linux
Claude CodeA steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal.
Best Amp alternative for working in the browser
Claude CodeA 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.