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Claude Code alternatives

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12 Windows apps in the same category as Claude Code, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • Codex CLI

    Codex CLI is an open‑source local coding agent that runs in your terminal, letting you write, edit, and understand code without leaving the command line.

    Open source 0.161.0 16.6K ↓ ★ 130.4K agent, llm, cli
  • oh-my-pi

    ⌥ AI Coding agent for the terminal — hash-anchored edits, optimized tool harness, LSP, Python, browser, subagents, and more

    Open source 18.12.6 654 ↓ ★ 36.2K agent, agentic, chatbot
  • ChatGPT

    ChatGPT Desktop Application

    Open source 1.1.0 17.1K ↓ ★ 54.7K chatbot, llm
  • GPT4All

    GPT4All is a GUI application for loading and interacting with Generative AI models

    Open source 3.10.0 8.7K ↓ ★ 77.3K large-language-model, llm
  • OpenWork

    An open-source alternative to Claude Cowork, powered by OpenCode

    Open source 0.18.62 333 ↓ ★ 24.2K agent, agentic, claude-code
  • Jan

    Turn your computer into an AI computer

    Open source 0.8.7 3.3K ↓ ★ 45K chatbot, large-language-model, llm
  • LobeHub

    An open-source, modern-design AI chat framework. Supports Multi AI Providers (OpenAI / Claude 4 / Gemini / Ollama / DeepSeek / Qwen), Knowledge Base (file upload / knowledge management / RAG), Multi-Modals (Plugins/Artifacts) and Thinking.

    Open source 2.2.20 150 ↓ ★ 83.4K agent, chatbot, claude
  • Witsy

    Desktop AI Assistant / Universal MCP Client

    Open source 3.5.2 4.8K ↓ ★ 2K chatbot, claude, large-language-model
  • WSL Manager

    A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances.

    Open source 2.5.0.0 14K ↓ ★ 4K llm
  • CodeWhale

    Coding agent for DeepSeek models that runs in your terminal

    Open source 0.10.1 22 ↓ ★ 41.1K agent, agentic, chatbot
  • T3 Code

    T3 Code is a minimal web GUI for coding agents.

    Open source 0.1.2 1.9K ↓ ★ 29.3K
  • Cherry Studio

    A desktop client that supports for multiple LLM providers

    Open source 2.1.7 71 ↓ ★ 52.9K chatbot, claude, claude-code

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
Claude Code Proprietary 2.1.302 October 17, 2026 152.8K 67.1K
Codex CLI Open source 0.161.0 October 7, 2026 130.4K 16.6K
oh-my-pi Open source 18.12.6 October 21, 2026 36.2K 654
ChatGPT Open source 1.1.0 August 3, 2023 54.7K 17.1K
GPT4All Open source 3.10.0 April 4, 2025 77.3K 8.7K
OpenWork Open source 0.18.62 October 23, 2026 24.2K 333
Jan Open source 0.8.7 October 20, 2026 45K 3.3K
LobeHub Open source 2.2.20 October 19, 2026 83.4K 150
Witsy Open source 3.5.2 April 12, 2026 2K 4.8K
WSL Manager Open source 2.5.0.0 October 1, 2026 4K 14K
CodeWhale Open source 0.10.1 October 15, 2026 41.1K 22
T3 Code Open source 0.1.2 October 23, 2026 29.3K 1.9K
Cherry Studio Open source 2.1.7 October 19, 2026 52.9K 71