Open source app builder that runs as a desktop app instead of a cloud service. Free with your own keys, Pro adds bundled AI credits, code stays in local git.

OpenAI's desktop app with Chat, Work and Codex views. Codex runs parallel threads in worktrees, with scheduled tasks and Computer Use, on a ChatGPT login or an API key.

Google's agentic development platform. A desktop app, a VS Code based IDE, a CLI and editor extensions share one harness. Free, with higher limits on Google AI Pro and Ultra.

Open source agent from Block under the Agentic AI Foundation. CLI and desktop app, MCP extensions, runs with your own keys or your Claude and ChatGPT subscriptions over ACP.

Open source terminal coding agent from Anomaly, with a desktop app in beta and a VS Code extension. Works with any provider through your own keys, plus the hosted Zen and Go plans.

Anthropic's desktop app with Chat, Cowork and Code tabs. The Code tab runs Claude Code sessions side by side with visual diffs and scheduled tasks. Linux is in beta.

Factory's Droid agent runs from the terminal, a desktop app, the web and Slack, on your machine or managed Droid Computers, with models from several vendors and BYOK.