CLI coding agents: 11 compared (2026)
11 coding agents that run in your terminal.
How this list is built: 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 | Checked | Vendor site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aider | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Visit | |
| Amp | CLI coding agents | Yes | $20/mo | Visit | |
| Claude Code | CLI coding agents | No | $20/mo | Visit | |
| Crush | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Visit | |
| Gemini CLI | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Visit | |
| goose | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Visit | |
| Mistral Vibe | CLI coding agents | Yes | $14.99/mo | Visit | |
| OpenAI Codex | CLI coding agents | Yes | $8/mo | Visit | |
| OpenCode | CLI coding agents | Yes | $10/mo | Visit | |
| Qwen Code | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Visit | |
| Warp | CLI coding agents | Yes | $18/mo | Visit |
FAQ
Which CLI coding agents have a free plan?
Of the 11 CLI coding agents whose pricing we have verified, 10 have a free plan: Aider, Amp, Crush, Gemini CLI, goose, Mistral Vibe, OpenAI Codex, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Warp.
What is the cheapest paid plan among these CLI coding agents?
Among verified tools, the lowest published paid price is OpenAI Codex at $8/month, then OpenCode at $10/month. Prices are from each vendor's own pricing page.
How are these 11 CLI coding agents 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.
Comparisons
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Alternatives pages
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