DOACursor
Freemium
83DOA scoreDOA score: 83/100
Compared with Kiro: Scores higher for coding (98 vs 84).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
6 tools
Alternatives to Kiro
If Kiro 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 Kiro
What usually makes people switch: credits cap how much you can do and built for people who already code. Kiro is freemium: free with 50 credits and limits (open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5). Pro $20, Pro+ $40, Pro Max $100 and Power $200 per user a month; extra credits at $0.04.
Closest alternatives
Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
Freemium
69DOA scoreDOA score: 69/100
Compared with Kiro: Lower DOA score (69 vs 74), more generous free plan.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
GitHub Copilot
Freemium
77DOA scoreDOA score: 77/100
Compared with Kiro: Very similar on price and level: mainly a different way of working.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
CodingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · GitHub Copilot (opens in a new tab)
Claude Code
Paid
81DOA scoreDOA score: 81/100
Compared with Kiro: Scores higher for coding (93 vs 84), pricier (paid vs freemium).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
Other Coding options
ChatGPT
Freemium
93DOA scoreDOA score: 93/100
Compared with Kiro: Higher DOA score (93 vs 74), more generous free plan.
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 Kiro: Scores higher for coding (92 vs 84), more generous free plan.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingCoding
Official site ↗ · Claude (opens in a new tab)