AI agents directory
43 current AI agents with strengths, weaknesses, pricing and open-source status. Facts checked against official sites on 2026-10-14.
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal, IDE and desktop app.
+ Works across terminal, supported IDEs and the Claude desktop app
− Not included on the Free plan
Closed sourcePaidCoding agents
OpenAI's coding agent across CLI, IDE extension, desktop app, web and cloud tasks.
+ Limited access even on ChatGPT Free and Go
− Cloud features need Plus or higher
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
AI-first code editor with an agent that plans and edits across your codebase.
+ Full editor built around agent workflows
− Usage beyond the included pool costs extra
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
GitHub's AI pair programmer and coding agent that works from issues to pull requests.
+ Free tier and low-cost Pro
− Agent and chat usage is metered in AI credits
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
Autonomous software engineer from Cognition; Windsurf is now Devin Desktop.
+ Delegates whole tasks asynchronously
− Overages billed at model/API pricing
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source AI pair programmer in your terminal that edits files in your git repo.
+ Free and open source
− Terminal only
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source coding agent for VS Code and other editors.
+ Open source, no seat fee for individuals
− Inference costs can add up on large tasks
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source coding agent extension; the migration path for former Roo Code users.
+ Open source (MIT)
− Usage costs depend on your model
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Google's agent-first development platform: IDE, multi-agent desktop app and CLI.
+ Free tier available
− Free agent use is capped weekly
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source terminal agent for Gemini models, now aimed at enterprise and API-key users.
+ Open source (Apache-2.0)
− Stopped serving free, AI Pro and Ultra individual accounts in June 2026
Open sourcePaidCoding agents
Google's asynchronous coding agent that works on GitHub repos and opens pull requests.
+ Free daily task allowance
− GitHub-centric
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
AWS's agentic IDE built around specs and an Auto agent.
+ Free tier
− Credit-based usage to track
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
Coding agent and development environment with no markup on model usage.
+ Use your own ChatGPT or Claude subscription or keys
− Usage costs vary with model
Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents
Model-agnostic coding agents (Droids) for terminal, IDE and CI.
+ Model-agnostic
− Rolling 5-hour, 7-day and 30-day limits
Closed sourcePaidCoding agents
Open-source AI coding agent for terminal, IDE and desktop.
+ Open source (MIT)
− You manage provider setup
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source platform for autonomous coding agents (GUI, CLI, SDK, cloud).
+ Open source (MIT)
− Self-hosting takes setup
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source, extensible local agent originally from Block, now under the Linux Foundation.
+ Open source (Apache-2.0)
− You bring models and keys
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Mistral's open-source command-line coding agent.
+ Open source (Apache-2.0)
− Centered on Mistral models
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Open-source terminal coding agent tuned for Qwen models.
+ Open source (Apache-2.0)
− Model weights have separate licenses
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
Builds and deploys full apps from a prompt inside Replit's cloud workspace.
+ Build, host and deploy in one place
− Agent cost scales with request complexity
Closed sourceFree optionApp builders
Prompt-to-web-app builder for full-stack apps.
+ Fast from idea to working app
− Credit-based, can get expensive
Closed sourceFree optionApp builders
In-browser AI app builder from StackBlitz.
+ Runs entirely in the browser
− Token budgets to watch
Closed sourceFree optionApp builders
Vercel's agent for generating and shipping web UIs and apps.
+ Strong React/Next.js UI output
− Credit-based usage
Closed sourceFree optionApp builders
Open-source, self-hosted personal AI assistant you reach from WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord and more.
+ Free and open source (MIT)
− You own setup, security and updates
Open sourceFree optionGeneral & personal agents
Nous Research's self-improving open-source agent with memory and skills it builds from experience.
+ Built-in learning loop: creates and refines skills
− Self-hosting and provider setup required
Open sourceFree optionGeneral & personal agents
NVIDIA's open stack for running OpenClaw (and Hermes or Deep Agents) inside a sandbox with policy controls.
+ Deny-by-default network, filesystem and process controls via OpenShell
− Early preview (since March 2026)
Open sourceFree optionGeneral & personal agents
General-purpose autonomous agent for research, building and multi-step tasks.
+ Free daily credits
− Credit costs vary per task
Closed sourceFree optionGeneral & personal agents
Always-on ChatGPT agents with their own cloud computer that keep working between conversations (replaced ChatGPT agent mode).
+ Works in the background with its own cloud computer
− Expensive entry point
Closed sourcePaidGeneral & personal agents
Meta's personal agent that browses, uses connected apps, handles email, travel and purchases with your approval.
+ Reachable from the Muse app, muse.ai and WhatsApp
− Limited regions (US and Canada at launch)
Closed sourceFree optionGeneral & personal agents
Claude's agent for delegated knowledge work across your files, browser and connected apps.
+ Produces finished documents and analyses
− Not on the Free plan
Closed sourcePaidGeneral & personal agents
All-in-one agent workspace for research, slides, sheets and more.
+ Many agent types in one place
− Credits reset monthly
Closed sourceFree optionGeneral & personal agents
Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant that can act on web pages.
+ Free to download
− Advanced agent features need paid plans
Closed sourceFree optionBrowser agents
Open-source library and cloud for letting AI agents drive real browsers.
+ Open source (MIT)
− Developer tool, needs code
Open sourceFree optionBrowser agents
Google's research agent that plans, searches and writes cited reports, available via the Gemini API.
+ Multi-step web research with reports
− Paid API tier only
Closed sourcePaidResearch agents
ElevenLabs' platform for conversational voice agents.
+ Top-tier voice quality
− LLM and telephony billed separately
Closed sourceFree optionVoice agents
Developer platform for building and running voice AI phone agents.
+ Mix and match STT, LLM and TTS providers
− Total cost per minute depends on stack
Closed sourcePaidVoice agents
Voice agent platform for automating phone calls.
+ No contract or base fee
− Per-minute cost depends on configuration
Closed sourcePaidVoice agents
Framework for building controllable, stateful agents as graphs.
+ Open source (MIT)
− Steeper learning curve
Open sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
Framework for orchestrating teams of role-based AI agents.
+ Open source (MIT)
− Less low-level control than graph frameworks
Open sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
Lightweight Python and TypeScript SDK for building agents with tools, handoffs and guardrails.
+ Open source (MIT)
− Best fit with OpenAI models
Open sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
Microsoft's open-source framework for agents and multi-agent workflows in Python, .NET and Go.
+ Open source (MIT)
− Azure-leaning ecosystem
Open sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
Visual workflow automation with AI agent nodes and hundreds of integrations.
+ Self-host free with no execution limit
− Not OSI open source (fair-code)
Closed sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
No-code agents that act across Zapier's app integrations.
+ No code
− Product is being migrated to AI by Zapier
Closed sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
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