Alternatives · AI Agents
Factory alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Factory alternative is Jules (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "15 tasks per day (rolling 24 hours)."
Factory compared with 6 alternatives: Devin, OpenHands, Jules, Amp, CrewAI and 1 more.
Factory has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per individual / month (billing basis not stated). 5 of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FactoryThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Devin | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenHands | Free plan · from $500/mo | Yes | Web |
| Jules | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Amp | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| CrewAI | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Cosine | From $19/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Factory starts at $20 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Cosine starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Factory
Devin
Autonomous software engineer that runs in the cloud or locally
- Devin starts at $20 per month.
- Devin does not cover workflow automation, which Factory 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 lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Factory 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
Jules
Google's asynchronous coding agent that opens pull requests
- Jules lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Factory 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers who want agents running while their laptop is closed
CrewAI
Multi-agent platform to build, run and govern AI agents
- CrewAI lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Factory has.
- CrewAI is open source, according to its own site.
- CrewAI also covers no-code.
Suits: Developers who want a free multi-agent framework with a hosted option
Cosine
Coding agent for terminal, desktop and cloud, with sovereign models
- Cosine starts at $19 per month, including 4M credits.
- Cosine has no free plan, unlike Factory.
Suits: Developers who want a terminal agent that can also hand long tasks to the cloud
Limits worth knowing in Factory
- The pricing page shows monthly figures without saying whether they are billed monthly or annually.
- Plus and Max are described only as roughly 5x and 10x the usage of Pro; no token or task numbers are given.
- Business and Enterprise have no published price, and SSO, SAML/SCIM and audit logging sit behind them.
- The Teams plan covers up to 10 seats; larger groups are routed to sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Factory?
The alternatives to Factory in this directory are Devin, OpenHands, Jules, Amp, CrewAI and Cosine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Factory.
Is there a free alternative to Factory?
Yes. Devin, OpenHands, Jules, Amp and CrewAI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Factory alternatives work on Android?
The Factory listing does not include an Android app. Amp lists one.
Which Factory alternatives work on iOS?
The Factory listing does not include an iOS app. Amp lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Factory?
OpenHands and CrewAI are described as open source on their own sites.
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.