# Augment Code vs Factory

> Augment Code: Agentic coding platform that runs code review and ticket-to-PR work on your codebase
> Factory: Agent-native software development platform where Droids handle full engineering tasks end to end

- Augment Code profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/augment-code
- Factory profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/factory
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/augment-code-vs-factory
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Augment Code and Factory are both Coding AI tools. Factory scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Neither has a free plan. Only Augment Code is available on VS Code Extension and JetBrains Plugin. Only Factory is available on Windows, macOS and Linux and offers an API.

### Choose Augment Code if

- You want a tool built for automating pull request review, turning tickets into tested pull requests, and working in large existing codebases.
- Covers the delivery loop beyond coding, with agents for PR review, ticket-to-PR, vulnerability remediation and incident response.
- Context Engine gives agents repository-level context on large codebases.

### Choose Factory if

- You want a tool built for delegating backlog tickets, automated pull request review, test generation, incident investigation and long-running refactors or migrations.
- Covers the full delivery loop: implementation, review, testing, incident response and documentation.
- Model independence, with a router and bring-your-own-key support for custom models.

## Pricing

| | Augment Code | Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | No | No |
| Starting price | $20 | $20 |

## Features

| Feature | Augment Code | Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmos Agent Platform | Yes | Not listed |
| Automated Code Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Ticket to PR | Yes | Not listed |
| Context Engine | Yes | Not listed |
| Auggie CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| IDE Extensions | Yes | Not listed |
| Vulnerability Remediation and Incident Response | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP and Multi-Model Support | Yes | Not listed |
| Droids | Not listed | Yes |
| Droid CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Missions | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations | Not listed | Yes |
| Droid Computers | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Independence | Not listed | Yes |
| Human Approval Checkpoints | Not listed | Yes |
| Analytics | Not listed | Yes |
| Public API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Augment Code | Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | Yes |
| VS Code Extension | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |

## Augment Code strengths

- Covers the delivery loop beyond coding, with agents for PR review, ticket-to-PR, vulnerability remediation and incident response.
- Context Engine gives agents repository-level context on large codebases.
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal, so teams are not tied to one editor.
- Triggers from GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Linear, Jira, schedules and webhooks.
- Usage pooled across up to 50 seats with no per-seat charge on Standard and Business.

## Augment Code limitations

- No free tier or trial is listed on the pricing page.
- Usage-based billing with a 40% fee on LLM spend makes monthly cost harder to predict than flat per-seat plans.
- Third-party reviews describe credit and usage pricing as confusing and a source of cost anxiety.
- Key security items (SSO, SCIM, CMEK, ISO 42001) are Enterprise-only.

## Factory strengths

- Covers the full delivery loop: implementation, review, testing, incident response and documentation.
- Model independence, with a router and bring-your-own-key support for custom models.
- Available in desktop, CLI, web and several IDEs, so work is not tied to one editor.
- Enterprise controls including SSO, audit logging, zero data retention and on-premise options.
- Public API and OpenAPI specification for building on top of the platform.

## Factory limitations

- No free tier or trial is listed; the entry plan is $20 per month.
- Usage limits are given only as multiples of Pro, so actual capacity is hard to estimate.
- Business and Enterprise pricing is contact-sales only.
- Droid Computers are limited to Plus and higher plans.

## FAQ

**Is Augment Code better than Factory?**

It depends on your workflow. Augment Code is built for automating pull request review, turning tickets into tested pull requests, and working in large existing codebases. Factory is built for delegating backlog tickets, automated pull request review, test generation, incident investigation and long-running refactors or migrations.

**What are the key feature differences between Augment Code and Factory?**

Augment Code: Agentic coding platform that runs code review and ticket-to-PR work on your codebase. Factory: Agent-native software development platform where Droids handle full engineering tasks end to end.

**Does Augment Code or Factory have a free plan?**

Neither has a free plan. Both Augment Code and Factory are paid products.

**Which is cheaper, Augment Code or Factory?**

Both start at $20, so the better value depends on which plan's limits fit your usage. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.