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Qwen Code

Alibaba's open-source terminal coding agent, tuned for Qwen models and forked from Gemini CLI.

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About Qwen Code

Qwen Code is an open-source command-line coding agent from Alibaba's Qwen team. It began as a fork of Google's Gemini CLI, adapted for the Qwen family of coding models, and has since added its own features: subagents, skills, an approval mode, sandboxing, headless and daemon modes for scripting, git worktrees, MCP and LSP support, scheduled tasks and integrations for VS Code, Zed and JetBrains IDEs. It can also be reached through chat channels popular in China such as WeChat, DingTalk and Feishu, as well as Telegram. You sign in with a QwenCloud or Alibaba Cloud API key or token plan, or connect other OpenAI-compatible providers, so costs depend on the model service you choose. The tool itself is free under the Apache 2.0 licence. It installs with a standalone installer, npm (Node.js 22 or later) or Homebrew, and runs on macOS, Linux and Windows. It suits developers who want to use Qwen models, and teams in China.

Best for: Developers who want an open-source terminal agent built around Qwen models.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source
  • Tuned for Qwen coding models
  • IDE integrations for VS Code, Zed and JetBrains

Why people leave

  • Recommended setup relies on Alibaba Cloud accounts
  • Documentation and community lean towards Chinese users
  • Feature set changes quickly

Top Qwen Code alternatives

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  1. 1Claude Code logo
    Claude Code

    A commercial terminal agent with strong results on long tasks.

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  2. 2Gemini CLI logo
    Gemini CLI

    The project Qwen Code was forked from, built for Gemini models.

    66.5
  3. 3OpenCode logo
    OpenCode

    Open-source terminal agent that can also run Qwen and many other models.

    62.6
  4. 4Crush logo
    Crush

    Open-source terminal agent with a polished interface and broad model support.

    57.2
  5. 5Aider logo
    Aider

    Open-source CLI with automatic git commits that works with Qwen models.

    55.3

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Qwen Code: common questions

Is Qwen Code free?

Yes. Qwen Code is free, open-source software.

Is Qwen Code open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at QwenLM/qwen-code.

What platforms does Qwen Code run on?

Qwen Code is available for macOS, Windows and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Qwen Code?

The highest-ranked Qwen Code alternatives right now are Claude Code, Gemini CLI and OpenCode. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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