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Factory alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Factory: no free plan, and higher tiers are expensive for individuals. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Factory, 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 566.5
2Devin logoDevinFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +14 of 462.6
3Amp logoAmpFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 459.6
4Augment Code logoAugment CodePaidNomacOS, Windows, Linux +14 of 457.2
5OpenHands logoOpenHandsOpen sourceYesWeb, macOS, Windows +24 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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Factory

    A popular single-vendor agent with a large user community.

    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) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Claude Code a good Factory 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 Factory

    Delegated cloud agents with a free plan and a desktop editor.

    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 Factory 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. Amp logo

    3. Amp

    Best for: Developers who want long-running agents in cloud workspaces they can check from anywhere

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Factory

    Agent-first tool with cloud workspaces and a free bring-your-own-key tier.

    Pros

    • Agents keep working in cloud workspaces after you disconnect
    • Use your own keys or existing ChatGPT and Claude subscriptions
    • Self-hosted runners are free

    Cons

    • Changes quickly and deliberately avoids stability promises
    • Hosted orb time costs extra beyond plan allowances
    • Less suited to quick inline completions
    Visit Amp 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 Amp a good Factory alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Hobby tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted orbs
    Unlimited and free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Existing subscriptions
    ChatGPT, Claude and others
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Augment Code logo

    4. Augment Code

    Best for: Teams with large codebases where AI tools struggle for context

    PaidmacOS, Windows, Linux, Web

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Factory

    Flat team pricing and a strong context engine for large codebases.

    Pros

    • Context engine that indexes the whole codebase
    • Flat team pricing instead of per-seat fees
    • SOC 2 Type II and no training on your code

    Cons

    • Usage-based allowances can run out on busy teams
    • No free plan
    • Less known than the big-vendor assistants
    Visit Augment Code 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 Augment Code a good Factory alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Standard plan
    $20/month flat, up to 50 seats
    Checked Oct 25, 2026augmentcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $100/month flat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026augmentcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type II
    Checked Oct 25, 2026augmentcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Editors
    VS Code, JetBrains, Vim and Neovim
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.augmentcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. OpenHands logo

    5. OpenHands

    Best for: Teams that want self-hostable autonomous agents and the freedom to use any model

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Factory

    Open-source, self-hostable alternative if you want to run it yourself.

    Pros

    • MIT-licensed and free to self-host
    • Can orchestrate other agents, not just its own
    • Works with open-weight and local models

    Cons

    • More setup than a hosted agent
    • Multi-user features need the paid Teams tier
    • Results depend heavily on the model you connect
    Visit OpenHands 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 OpenHands a good Factory alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $499/month for up to 10 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Other agents
    Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Factory alternative for…

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

Claude Code logo

Best Factory alternative for most people

Claude Code

A popular single-vendor agent with a large user community.

OpenHands logo

Best Factory alternative for a free option

OpenHands

Open-source, self-hostable alternative if you want to run it yourself.

Devin logo

Best Factory alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Devin

Delegated cloud agents with a free plan and a desktop editor.

OpenHands logo

Best Factory alternative for open source

OpenHands

Open-source, self-hostable alternative if you want to run it yourself.

OpenHands logo

Best Factory alternative for self-hosting

OpenHands

Open-source, self-hostable alternative if you want to run it yourself.

Amp logo

Best Factory alternative for Mac

Amp

Agent-first tool with cloud workspaces and a free bring-your-own-key tier.

Augment Code logo

Best Factory alternative for Windows

Augment Code

Flat team pricing and a strong context engine for large codebases.

Claude Code logo

Best Factory alternative for Linux

Claude Code

A popular single-vendor agent with a large user community.

Amp logo

Best Factory alternative for iPhone and Android

Amp

Agent-first tool with cloud workspaces and a free bring-your-own-key tier.

Claude Code logo

Best Factory alternative for working in the browser

Claude Code

A popular single-vendor agent with a large user community.

Factory alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Factory?

Claude Code ranks first right now. A popular single-vendor agent with a large user community. Devin and Amp follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Factory?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Factory?

Yes: OpenHands. OpenHands can also be self-hosted.

Which Factory alternatives work on Linux?

Claude Code, Devin, Amp, Augment Code and OpenHands run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Factory?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; higher tiers are expensive for individuals; team pricing adds a base fee on top of seats.

How is this list ranked?

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