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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
1OpenAI Codex logoOpenAI CodexFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +25 of 557.2
  1. OpenAI Codex logo

    1. OpenAI CodexTop pick

    Best for: ChatGPT subscribers who want a local and cloud coding agent without another bill

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amp

    Cloud and local agent included with ChatGPT plans.

    Pros

    • Included with ChatGPT plans, including a limited free tier
    • Same agent locally and in cloud sandboxes
    • Open-source CLI that can be scripted in CI

    Cons

    • Only uses OpenAI's models
    • Usage limits are shared with other ChatGPT features
    • Cloud tasks need your repo connected to OpenAI
    Visit OpenAI Codex Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 OpenAI Codex a good Amp alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Included with
    ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, Enterprise
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plans
    $100, $200 or $500 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    IDE support
    VS Code and forks, JetBrains, Xcode
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CI automation
    codex exec
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(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.