Best Kiro alternatives in 2026
Kiro is listed under Coding AI (free plan, paid from $20/user/mo). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Google Antigravity, OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, with 5 more below.
8tools · pricing and features checked against each vendor’s site
Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Google Antigravity
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $19.99/month
Kiro alternatives, compared
Google Antigravity
FreemiumCoding AI
Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents
- Free Individual plan with unlimited Tab completions and Command requests.
- Offers Gemini, Claude and GPT-OSS models in one tool.
Free plan, paid from $19.99/month · macOS, Windows, Linux · API
OpenAI Codex
FreemiumCoding AI
OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and runs code from terminal, IDE, desktop or cloud
- Included with ChatGPT plans, with a free tier and an $8 Go tier
- Open-source CLI under the Apache-2.0 license
Free plan, paid from $8/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API
Coding AI
Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser
- Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings
- Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests
From $20/month · CLI, macOS, Windows · API
Amp
FreemiumCoding AI
Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop
- Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
- Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.
Free plan, paid from $20/month · Web, macOS, Linux · API
Cline
FreemiumCoding AI
Open-source autonomous coding agent for your editor, terminal, and CI pipelines
- Open source under Apache 2.0, with a large public community of 250+ contributors.
- No subscription needed: pay only for inference, or bring your own API key.
Free plan, paid from $9.99/month · macOS, Windows, Linux · API
Coding AI
AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents
- Familiar VS Code-based editor with extension and keybinding support
- Local and cloud agents that can run in parallel on multi-file tasks
Free plan, paid from $8/month · macOS, Windows, Linux · API · Mobile app
Coding AI
Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place
- Free plan with unlimited Tab completions and inline edits
- Full IDE that stays compatible with VS Code and Windsurf extensions
Free plan, paid from $20/month · macOS, Windows, Linux
Kilo Code
FreemiumCoding AI
Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and CLI with 500+ models
- MIT-licensed and open source, with a public GitHub repository of more than 27,000 stars.
- Access to 500+ models across 60+ providers with no stated inference markup.
Free plan, paid from $15/user/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · Mobile app
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Kiro?
Google Antigravity. Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $19.99/month).
Is there a free alternative to Kiro?
Yes. Google Antigravity is freemium (free plan, paid from $19.99/month). Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents
Which Kiro alternatives have an API?
Google Antigravity, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Amp, Cline and Cursor offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at Kiro itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all Coding AI tools.