Best local AI coding assistants (2026)
We list 10 tools here. We verified pricing for 10; 10 of those have a free plan, and the lowest published paid entry price is Junie at $8.33/month. Data checked Oct 26, 2026 on each vendor's own site.
How this list is built: Tools whose pages mention local models (for example Ollama or LM Studio). The evidence column quotes the vendor page we matched. A mention is not a test or an endorsement. Listed A–Z by name. Membership comes from our category, verified pricing or a phrase on the vendor's own page. No vendor pays for placement.
| Tool | Type | Free plan | Paid from | Evidence (vendor page) | Vendor site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aider | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | local models: “…mini & GPT-4o, but can connect to almost any LLM, including local models. Maps your codebase Aider makes a map of your entire code…” source | Visit |
| Cline | IDE agent extensions | Yes | Free | local models: “…ilot. Every model, your choice Claude, GPT, Gemini, local Ollama / LM Studio, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Bring your…” source | Visit |
| Crush | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | local models: “…note that Crush can support nearly any provider, including Local Models . For more info see Custom Providers below. By the Way I…” source | Visit |
| Dyad | AI app builders | Yes | $20/mo | local models: “…ta, your control. Use any AI model Use OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LM Studio, and more. Real code you own Export clean, run…” source | Visit |
| goose | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | local models: “…ions Works with 15+ providers — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Ollama, OpenRouter, Azure, Bedrock, and more. Use API keys or your…” source | Visit |
| Junie | IDE agent extensions | Yes | $8.33/mo | local models: “…pricing, zero markup. Works with any AI model Supports locally running models Free AI usage billed separately Mac or Linux Windows Ma…” source | Visit |
| Kilo Code | IDE agent extensions | Yes | $15/mo | local models: “…r limits. Zero AI inference markup Bring your own keys Local models supported How the Gateway works → Open source No black…” source | Visit |
| OpenCode | CLI coding agents | Yes | $10/mo | local models: “…] Any model 75+ LLM providers through Models.dev, including local models [*] Any editor Available as a terminal interface, desktop…” source | Visit |
| Qwen Code | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | local models: “…thropic, Gemini, and Qwen APIs. Any third-party provider or local model (Ollama / vLLM). Switch at runtime. Beyond the terminal —…” source | Visit |
| Zed | AI IDEs | Yes | $10/mo | local models: “…on Bedrock, Anthropic, GitHub Copilot, Deepseek, Google AI, LM Studio, Mistral, Ollama, OpenAI, OpenRouter, Vercel, and more. Lea…” source | Visit |
FAQ
Which local AI coding assistants have a free plan?
Of the 10 local AI coding assistants whose pricing we have verified, 10 have a free plan: Aider, Cline, Crush, Dyad, goose, Junie, Kilo Code, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Zed.
What is the cheapest paid plan among these local AI coding assistants?
Among verified tools, the lowest published paid price is Junie at $8.33/month, then OpenCode at $10/month. Prices are from each vendor's own pricing page.
How are these 10 local AI coding assistants ordered?
Alphabetically by name (A–Z). Membership comes from our category, verified pricing or a phrase on the vendor's own page. No vendor pays for placement or for a better position.