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Atheos
Web-based IDE framework with a small footprint and minimal requirements, continued from Codiad. · - PHP
Access: Open-source software
Free alternatives to Cursor
Compare editor extensions, coding environments, and agents for AI-assisted development. Check editor support and whether model access or usage is included for each option.
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Continue
Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains, including autocomplete and chat with configurable models. Provider usage may cost extra; it is an editor extension, not a hosted IDE.
Setup: editor extension + model provider
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Aider
AI pair programmer with git-aware edits.
Access: Free or open-source project
Setup: terminal
NousResearch/hermes-agent
Self-improving AI agent with FTS5 cross-session memory.
Access: Free or open-source project
Setup: self-host
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Void
Open-source Cursor alternative with privacy-first design.
Access: Free or open-source project
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Pear AI
Open-source AI code editor forked from VS Code.
Access: Free or open-source project
Kilocode
Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI; model-provider usage may cost extra.
Opencode
Open-source terminal and desktop coding agent for many hosted providers and local models; model usage may cost extra.
Setup: desktop or CLI + model provider
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| Option | What it can help with | Free access | What you need | Important limitation | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atheos Source | Web-based IDE framework with a small footprint and minimal requirements, continued from Codiad. · - PHP | Open-source software | No specific requirements listed in the source | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| Continue Source | Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains, including autocomplete and chat with configurable models. Provider usage may cost extra; it is an editor extension, not a hosted IDE. | Check current terms in the source Bring a model provider or API; its terms are separate | editor extension + model provider | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| Aider Source | AI pair programmer with git-aware edits. | Free/open-source project | terminal | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| NousResearch/hermes-agent Source | Self-improving AI agent with FTS5 cross-session memory. | Free/open-source project | self-host | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| Void Source | Open-source Cursor alternative with privacy-first design. | Free/open-source project | No specific requirements listed in the source | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| Pear AI Source | Open-source AI code editor forked from VS Code. | Free/open-source project | No specific requirements listed in the source | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| Kilocode Source | Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI; model-provider usage may cost extra. | Check current terms in the source Bring a model provider or API; its terms are separate | No specific requirements listed in the source | Check the source for current capabilities | |
| Opencode Source | Open-source terminal and desktop coding agent for many hosted providers and local models; model usage may cost extra. | Check current terms in the source Use a local model; device resources are required | desktop or CLI + model provider | Check the source for current capabilities |