DOACursor
Freemium
83DOA scoreDOA score: 83/100
Compared with Claude Code: Cheaper (freemium vs paid).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
6 tools
Alternatives to Claude Code
If Claude Code does not suit you on price, device or workflow, these tools do something similar. The closest come first, then other options in the Coding category.
Why look for an alternative to Claude Code
What usually makes people switch: you need a paid Claude plan and you must review the diff. Claude Code is paid: included with Claude Pro, Max and team plans. Not on free chat.
Closest alternatives
Codex
Freemium
79DOA scoreDOA score: 79/100
Compared with Claude Code: Cheaper (freemium vs paid).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
GitHub Copilot
Freemium
77DOA scoreDOA score: 77/100
Compared with Claude Code: Cheaper (freemium vs paid).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
CodingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · GitHub Copilot (opens in a new tab)
Gemini CLI
Free
78DOA scoreDOA score: 78/100
Compared with Claude Code: Weaker for coding (84 vs 93), cheaper (free vs paid).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
Other Coding options
ChatGPT
Freemium
93DOA scoreDOA score: 93/100
Compared with Claude Code: Weaker for coding (78 vs 93), cheaper (freemium vs paid).
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · ChatGPT (opens in a new tab)
Claude
Freemium
88DOA scoreDOA score: 88/100
Compared with Claude Code: Higher DOA score (88 vs 81), cheaper (freemium vs paid).
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingCoding
Official site ↗ · Claude (opens in a new tab)