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Cosine alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Cosine alternative is Factory (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Cosine compared with 5 alternatives: Devin, OpenHands, Factory, Jules and Amp.
Cosine is a paid product, starting at $19 per month, including 4M credits. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CosineThis tool | From $19/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Devin | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenHands | Free plan · from $500/mo | Yes | Web |
| Factory | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Jules | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Amp | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Cosine starts at $19 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Devin, Factory and Amp score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cosine
Devin
Autonomous software engineer that runs in the cloud or locally
- Devin starts at $20 per month.
- Devin has a free plan, which Cosine lacks.
- Devin does not cover workflow automation, which Cosine does.
Suits: Engineering teams handing routine bugs and upgrades to an agent
OpenHands
Open-source platform for AI coding agents and automations
- OpenHands starts at $500 per month for up to 10 users.
- OpenHands has a free plan, which Cosine lacks.
- OpenHands lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Cosine has.
- OpenHands is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers who want a free, self-hosted coding agent with their own keys
Factory
Coding agents called Droids for desktop, terminal and web
- Factory starts at $20 per individual / month (billing basis not stated).
- Factory has a free plan, which Cosine lacks.
Suits: Engineering teams that want agents inside their own terminal or IDE workflow
Jules
Google's asynchronous coding agent that opens pull requests
- Jules has a free plan, which Cosine lacks.
- Jules lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Cosine has.
Suits: Developers who want small fixes, version bumps and tests handled in the background
Amp
Coding agent that runs in cloud machines it calls orbs
- Amp starts at $20 per month (Megawatt tier).
- Amp has a free plan, which Cosine lacks.
- Amp also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers who want agents running while their laptop is closed
Limits worth knowing in Cosine
- There is no free plan or free trial on the pricing page; the cheapest plan is $19 a month.
- Usage is billed in credits, and different models use them at different multipliers, so how far 4M credits goes depends on the model chosen.
- The pricing page lists three tiers, while the billing docs list six (Starter, Builder, Team, Scale, Professional and Enterprise) with different names for the $199 and $999 tiers.
- The desktop page offers a Mac download only; the CLI docs cover macOS (Apple Silicon only), Linux and Windows.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cosine?
The alternatives to Cosine in this directory are Devin, OpenHands, Factory, Jules and Amp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cosine.
Is there a free alternative to Cosine?
Yes. Devin, OpenHands, Factory, Jules and Amp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cosine alternatives work on Android?
The Cosine listing does not include an Android app. Amp lists one.
Which Cosine alternatives work on iOS?
The Cosine listing does not include an iOS app. Amp lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cosine?
OpenHands is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.