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Google Antigravity alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Antigravity: centred on Google's models and accounts, and free plan agent use is rate-limited. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Antigravity, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Kiro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kiro logoKiroFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 577.6
2Cursor logoCursorFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux0 of 373.3
3Windsurf logoWindsurfFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux2 of 373.3
4Visual Studio Code logoVisual Studio CodeFreeYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 359.4
5Claude Code logoClaude CodePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +15 of 547.8
  1. Kiro logo

    1. KiroTop pick

    Best for: Teams who want AI agents to plan from written specs before changing code

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Antigravity

    Amazon's agentic editor that organises work around written specs.

    Pros

    • Specs give a reviewable plan before code changes
    • Hooks and steering files for repeatable team rules
    • Accepts VS Code settings and Open VSX extensions

    Cons

    • Free plan has only a small credit allowance
    • Spec workflow is overkill for quick edits
    • Requires signing in to AWS-run services
    Visit Kiro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Kiro a good Google Antigravity alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month, 50 credits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kiro.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kiro.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Spec-driven development
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kiro.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    VS Code compatibility
    Open VSX extensions and VS Code settings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kiro.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kiro.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Cursor logo

    2. Cursor

    Best for: Developers who want deep AI help across a whole codebase

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    73.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Antigravity

    The best-known AI-first editor, with a choice of models from several providers.

    Pros

    • Familiar VS Code foundation
    • Strong codebase-aware agent
    • Choice of AI models

    Cons

    • Heavy AI use requires paid plans
    • Usage limits can change
    Visit Cursor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1530
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Cursor a good Google Antigravity alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Hobby)
    Not checked yetcursor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Based on
    VS Code fork
    Not checked yetcursor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Not checked yetcursor.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Windsurf logo

    3. WindsurfAcquired

    Best for: Developers who want an agent-centric AI editor

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    73.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Antigravity

    Another agent-centred editor on a VS Code base.

    Pros

    • Capable Cascade agent
    • Familiar VS Code-style interface
    • Free plan available

    Cons

    • Product direction changing after acquisition
    • Credit-based limits
    Visit Windsurf Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Windsurf a good Google Antigravity alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026windsurf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Current name
    Devin Desktop
    Checked Oct 24, 2026windsurf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Not checked yetwindsurf.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Visual Studio Code logo

    4. Visual Studio Code

    Best for: Developers who want a free, extensible editor for any language

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Web

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Antigravity

    Free editor where you can add Copilot or other agents as extensions.

    Pros

    • Free with a huge extension marketplace
    • Excellent remote development
    • Fast and lightweight for an IDE

    Cons

    • Microsoft builds include telemetry
    • Heavy extension use can slow it down
    Visit Visual Studio Code Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Visual Studio Code a good Google Antigravity alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 24, 2026code.visualstudio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source core
    Yes (Code - OSS, MIT)
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, web
    Checked Oct 24, 2026code.visualstudio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Claude Code logo

    5. Claude Code

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

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Antigravity

    A terminal-first coding agent for people who prefer to keep their own editor.

    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 ×0.338
    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 Google Antigravity 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)

The best Google Antigravity alternative for…

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

Kiro logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for most people

Kiro

Amazon's agentic editor that organises work around written specs.

Visual Studio Code logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for a free option

Visual Studio Code

Free editor where you can add Copilot or other agents as extensions.

Cursor logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Cursor

The best-known AI-first editor, with a choice of models from several providers.

Visual Studio Code logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for open source

Visual Studio Code

Free editor where you can add Copilot or other agents as extensions.

Windsurf logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for Mac

Windsurf

Another agent-centred editor on a VS Code base.

Claude Code logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for Windows

Claude Code

A terminal-first coding agent for people who prefer to keep their own editor.

Kiro logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for Linux

Kiro

Amazon's agentic editor that organises work around written specs.

Visual Studio Code logo

Best Google Antigravity alternative for working in the browser

Visual Studio Code

Free editor where you can add Copilot or other agents as extensions.

Google Antigravity alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Antigravity?

Kiro ranks first right now. Amazon's agentic editor that organises work around written specs. Cursor and Windsurf follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Antigravity?

Yes. Kiro (free plan + paid), Cursor (free plan + paid), Windsurf (free plan + paid) and Visual Studio Code (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Antigravity?

Yes: Visual Studio Code.

Which Google Antigravity alternatives work on Linux?

Kiro, Cursor, Windsurf, Visual Studio Code and Claude Code run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Antigravity?

The complaints we hear most: centred on Google's models and accounts; free plan agent use is rate-limited; fast-changing product with frequent reshuffles.

How is this list ranked?

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