Build, run and manage secure multi-agent systems in your cloud
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Unified Orchestration
- Memory and Knowledge
- Privacy-Respecting Deployment
Best Factory Alternatives in 2026
18 similar tools you can use instead of Factory, with pricing and key features.
Factory
Agent-Native Software Development
- Droids in the IDE
- Droids in the browser
- Droids at scale
- Collaborative delegation
Factory alternatives
Frontier Coding Agent
AgentsAI
- Autonomous Reasoning
- Code Editing & Generation
- Task Orchestration & Execution
Developer AI for real work
AgentsFrom $20/month / monthlyAI
- Autonomous Agents
- Context Engine
- Codebase-aware Autocomplete
AI Agents for your Business
AgentsAI
- Workflow Automation
- Document Processing
- Integrations & Connectivity
Build a crew of AI Agents today, save countless hours forever
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Agent Composer
- Orchestration & Collaboration
- Trust & Governance
Multiplayer AI for human-agent collaboration
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Contextual integration
- 70+ connectors
- Multiple models for tasks
The AI agent that grows with you
AgentsFree plan availableAIOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- Persistent Memory
- Automated Skill Creation
- Multi-Platform Gateway
A powerful tool to build and deploy AI agents and MCP servers
AgentsAI
- Visual State Flows
- Reusable Components & Templates
- Agent Orchestration & Collaboration
The Best Agent Harness
AgentsAI
- Autonomous Orchestration (Sisyphus)
- Strategic Planning (Prometheus)
- Master Executor (Atlas)
Spawn coding agents that run infinitely in the cloud
AgentsAIOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- Sandboxed sessions
- Autonomous task orchestration
- Durable workflows
The AI coding agent built for the terminal
ADEAIOpen Source
- Native TUI
- LSP enabled
- Multi-session
The AI that really does things
AgentsAIOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- One-line installer
- Companion apps integration
- Source-driven workflow
There are many agent harnesses but this one is yours
AgentsAIOpen Source
- Tree-structured, shareable sessions
- Extensions, skills, and prompts
- Multi-provider model management
Open source AI coding agent for large tasks
AgentsAIOpen Source
- Configurable Autonomy
- Keep Changes Isolated
- Combine The Best Models
The AI Agent Economy
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Multi-agent Orchestration Protocol
- Tars 2.0 AI Agent
- On-chain incentives and governance
Powerful Agents. Simple Config.
AgentsFrom $100 / monthAI
Delegate coding tasks to AI background agents
Agents
- AI Coding Agents
- Isolated Development Environments
- Pull Request Automation
Ship Faster with Trae
IDEAI
- SOLO Mode
- Dual Dev Modes (IDE & SOLO)
- Open Agent Ecosystem
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Factory?
Factory is an Agents tool: Agent-Native Software Development. Paid plans start from $20 / mo. Key features include Droids in the IDE, Droids in the browser, Droids at scale and Collaborative delegation.
Are there free alternatives to Factory?
Yes. Agno, CrewAI, Dust, Hermes Agent and Questflow have a free plan.
Is there an open-source alternative to Factory?
Yes. Hermes Agent, Open Agents, OpenCode, Openclaw, Pi and Plandex are open source.
Which Factory alternatives are paid-only?
Augment Code: From $20/month / monthly. Subconscious: From $100 / month.
Which Factory alternative can I self-host?
Hermes Agent, Open Agents and Openclaw can all be self-hosted.