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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "Comprehensive AI Coding CLI Tools Comparison (October 2025)" |
| 3 | +description: "A detailed, sortable, and searchable comparison of the latest AI-powered CLI tools for developers, including AmpCode, Aider, Amazon Q, and more." |
| 4 | +date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00+02:00 |
| 5 | +draft: false |
| 6 | +authors: ["Dominik Oswald"] |
| 7 | +tags: ["AI", "CLI", "Developer Tools", "Comparison", "AmpCode", "Aider", "Amazon Q"] |
| 8 | +categories: ["Technology", "Developer Tools"] |
| 9 | +--- |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +{{% alert context="info" %}} |
| 12 | +This post provides a **comprehensive, sortable, filterable, and searchable** comparison of AI-powered CLI tools for developers as of **October 2025**. Use the table below to explore the best options for your workflow. |
| 13 | +{{% /alert %}} |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +--- |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Introduction |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +The landscape of AI-powered coding tools is evolving rapidly, with new CLI tools emerging to streamline development workflows. These tools integrate with large language models (LLMs) to provide features like code completion, auto-commits, multi-file editing, and even voice coding. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +In this post, we compare **20+ AI coding CLI tools**, including their installation methods, pricing, supported models, licenses, and key features. The table is fully interactive—**sort, filter, or search** to find the tool that fits your needs. |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +--- |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +## AI Coding CLI Tools Comparison |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +{{% table %}} |
| 28 | +| Tool | Install Package | Free Tier / Tokens | Subscription Pricing | OS Support | Models | License (Verified) | Source Link | Key Features | |
| 29 | +|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |
| 30 | +| **Aider** | `pip install aider-chat`<br>`brew install aider` | CLI free (BYO API keys) | Pay per LLM usage | macOS, Linux, Windows | Claude 3.7 Sonnet, DeepSeek R1/V3, GPT-4o, o1, o3-mini, 100+ via LiteLLM | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/Aider-AI/aider](https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider) | Git auto-commits, voice coding, architect mode | |
| 31 | +| **Amazon Q Developer CLI** | Download Linux .appimage, .deb, Windows MSI<br>`q` command | 50 agentic requests/month | Pro: $19/user/month, $0.003/extra LOC | macOS, Linux, Windows | Claude Sonnet, Amazon models | Proprietary | [aws.amazon.com/q/developer](https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer/) | AWS integration, IP indemnity (Pro) | |
| 32 | +| **AmpCode** | `npm install -g ampcode` | Free tier details on site | Plans starting $19/month | macOS, Linux, Windows | Multiple LLM APIs supported | Proprietary | [ampcode.com/manual#pricing](https://ampcode.com/manual#pricing) | Terminal-first AI code completion, fast integration | |
| 33 | +| **Augment Code CLI (Auggie)** | `npm install -g auggie` (Node.js 22+) | Trial: 30,000 credits | Indie: $20 (40K credits), Standard: $60, Max: $200 | macOS, Linux, Windows | Multiple via config | Proprietary | [augmentcode.com/product/CLI](https://www.augmentcode.com/product/CLI) | MCP, custom commands, scriptable | |
| 34 | +| **Claude Code** | `npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code`<br>Homebrew Cask<br>curl installer | None | Pro: $20/month, Max: $100-200/month, Team: $30/user/month | macOS 10.15+, Ubuntu 20.04+, Windows 10+ (WSL) | Claude Opus 4.1, Sonnet 4.5, Haiku 4.5 | Proprietary | [docs.claude.com/claude-code](https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/setup) | Auto-updates, multiple auth methods, MCP support | |
| 35 | +| **Codex CLI** | `npm install -g @openai/codex`<br>Homebrew formula | None | ChatGPT Plus $20/month, Pro $200/month, Team/Edu Custom | macOS, Linux, Windows WSL (experimental) | GPT-5, GPT-5-Codex | Open Source (Rust) | [github.com/openai/codex](https://github.com/openai/codex) | Interactive TUI, image inputs, approval modes | |
| 36 | +| **Continue CLI** | `npm install -g @continuedev/cli` | Free (BYO API keys) | Pay per LLM usage | macOS, Linux, Windows | All major providers | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/continuedev/continue](https://github.com/continuedev/continue) | Async agents, CI/CD workflows | |
| 37 | +| **Cline CLI** | `npx @yaegaki/cline-cli` (Preview) | BYO API keys | Free CLI (BYO keys), Grok Fast cloud | macOS, Linux | Multiple (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, Qwen) | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/cline/cline](https://github.com/cline/cline) | gRPC API, multi-instance orchestration | |
| 38 | +| **Gemini CLI** | `npm install -g @google/gemini-cli`<br>`brew install gemini-cli`<br>curl install script | Personal Google: 1,000 req/day | Paid Vertex AI/Google AI Pro $19.99/month | macOS, Linux, Windows | Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash models | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) | 1M token context, multimodal | |
| 39 | +| **Goose** | `brew install block-goose-cli`<br>curl install script | $10 Tetrate credits for new users | BYO provider keys or Tetrate/OpenRouter subs | macOS, Linux, Windows | GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Ollama local models | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/block/goose](https://github.com/block/goose) | Extensible, MCP servers | |
| 40 | +| **OpenHands CLI** | `pip install openhands-ai`<br>`docker run ghcr.io/all-hands-ai/openhands` | Free (BYO API keys) | Pro: $20/month + API cost | macOS, Linux, Windows | Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, DeepSeek V3 | ✅ MIT | [github.com/All-Hands-AI/OpenHands](https://github.com/All-Hands-AI/OpenHands) | SWE-bench leader 22.5%, Docker sandbox | |
| 41 | +| **OpenCode** | `npm install -g opencode-ai`<br>Homebrew tap<br>curl install script | Free Grok Code Fast 1, Code Supernova | Pay-as-you-go pricing | macOS, Linux, Windows | GPT-5, Codex, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Haiku 3.5, Qwen3 480B | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/sst/opencode](https://github.com/sst/opencode) | MCP, auto-compact context, TUI | |
| 42 | +| **Plandex** | Shell install script | Self-hosted free (BYO API keys) | Cloud discontinued Oct 3, 2025 | macOS, Linux, Windows | Various via OpenRouter or BYO keys | ✅ MIT | [github.com/plandex-ai/plandex](https://github.com/plandex-ai/plandex) | REPL mode, Docker self-hosting | |
| 43 | +| **Qwen Code** | `npm install -g @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest`<br>`brew install qwen-code` | 2,000 requests/day (Qwen OAuth) | Free via ModelScope/OpenRouter | macOS, Linux, Windows | Qwen3-Coder (72B, 34B, 14B), Plus (480B) | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code](https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code) | Agentic workflow, SWE-Bench verified | |
| 44 | +| **Rovo Dev CLI** | Download from Atlassian | Beta: 20M tokens first day, then 5M/day | $20/dev/month post-beta | macOS, Linux, Windows | Claude Sonnet 4 | Proprietary | [atlassian.com/software/rovo-dev](https://www.atlassian.com/software/rovo-dev) | Atlassian integration | |
| 45 | +| **Smol Developer** | `pip install smol_dev` | Free (BYO API keys) | Pay per LLM usage | macOS, Linux, Windows | GPT-4, GPT-3.5, custom APIs | ✅ MIT | [github.com/smol-ai/developer](https://github.com/smol-ai/developer) | Library mode, embeddable | |
| 46 | +| **Mentat CLI** | `pip install mentat`<br>`pip install git+https://github.com/AbanteAI/mentat.git` | Free (BYO API keys) | Pay per LLM usage | macOS, Linux, Windows | GPT-4, OpenAI models | ✅ Apache 2.0 | [mentat.ai/docs/installation](https://mentat.ai/docs/installation) | Multi-file editing, ctags support | |
| 47 | +| **GitHub Copilot CLI** | `npm install -g @githubnext/github-copilot-cli` | Limited free with GitHub Free | $10/month Individual, $19 Business | macOS, Linux, Windows | GPT-4, GPT-5, Copilot models | Proprietary | [github.com/features/copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot) | GitHub integration | |
| 48 | +| **Devin** | Download from devin.ai | Pay-as-you-go core | Starting $20/month, $500 Team | macOS, Linux, Windows | Proprietary Devin & major models | Proprietary | [devin.ai](https://devin.ai) | DeepWiki, API access | |
| 49 | +{{% /table %}} |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +--- |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +## Key Takeaways |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +1. **Open Source vs. Proprietary**: Tools like **Aider**, **Continue**, and **OpenHands** are open-source (Apache 2.0/MIT), while others like **Amazon Q** and **Devin** are proprietary. |
| 56 | +2. **Pricing Models**: Most tools offer a **free tier** or **BYO API keys**, with subscription plans ranging from **$10–$200/month** depending on features and usage. |
| 57 | +3. **Model Support**: The majority support **Claude, GPT, and Gemini** models, with some offering niche or proprietary models. |
| 58 | +4. **Unique Features**: Look for tools with **voice coding (Aider)**, **Atlassian integration (Rovo Dev)**, or **Docker sandboxing (OpenHands)**. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +--- |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +{{% alert context="tip" %}} |
| 63 | +**Tip**: Use the table’s search bar to filter by **OS support**, **license**, or **key features** to quickly find the best match for your needs. |
| 64 | +{{% /alert %}} |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +--- |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +## Conclusion |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +The AI coding CLI landscape is rich and diverse, with tools catering to every need—from **open-source flexibility** to **enterprise-grade integration**. Use this comparison to **explore, filter, and select** the tool that aligns with your workflow and budget. |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +For updates or corrections, feel free to [open an issue](https://github.com/d-oit/) |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +--- |
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