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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
1Claude Code logoClaude CodePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +15 of 581.5
2Devin logoDevinFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +14 of 462.6
3Factory logoFactoryPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +14 of 459.6
4OpenAI Codex logoOpenAI CodexFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +25 of 557.2
5OpenCode logoOpenCodeOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux +14 of 455.3
  1. Claude Code logo

    1. Claude CodeTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want a capable agent for long, multi-file tasks driven from the terminal or IDE

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    81.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amp

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

    Pros

    • Handles long, multi-step changes and runs your tests itself
    • Same agent across terminal, IDE, desktop, web and Slack
    • Extensible with hooks, subagents, skills and MCP servers

    Cons

    • Only uses Anthropic's models
    • Needs a paid Claude plan or API billing
    • Heavy use can hit plan limits or run up API costs
    Visit Claude Code Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Claude Code a good Amp alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Platforms
    macOS 13+, Windows 10+, Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Surfaces
    Terminal, IDE, desktop app and web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    IDE extensions
    VS Code and JetBrains
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $20 per seat/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20 per month billed monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Devin logo

    2. Devin

    Best for: Teams that want to delegate well-scoped tickets to a cloud agent and review the PRs

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amp

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

    Pros

    • Takes tasks straight from Slack, Linear or Jira
    • Cloud agents plus local desktop and CLI tools
    • Free plan to try it before paying

    Cons

    • Works best on clearly scoped tasks
    • Team pricing adds a base fee on top of seats
    • Usage beyond quotas is billed at API rates
    Visit Devin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Devin a good Amp alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, light agent quota
    Checked Oct 25, 2026devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $80/month plus $40 per dev seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Slack, Teams, GitHub, GitLab, Linear, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Factory logo

    3. Factory

    Best for: Engineering teams that want commercial agents without locking into one model vendor

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amp

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

    Pros

    • Uses models from several labs
    • Same agent across CLI, IDE, desktop and web
    • Enterprise options including on-prem deployment

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Higher tiers are expensive for individuals
    • Team pricing adds a base fee on top of seats
    Visit Factory Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Factory a good Amp alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026factory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    $200 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026factory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $60/month plus $40 per seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026factory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Surfaces
    Desktop, terminal, web and CLI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026factory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  4. OpenAI Codex logo

    4. OpenAI Codex

    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)
  5. OpenCode logo

    5. OpenCode

    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.