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A free alternative to Claude Code and Cursor

You can get an agentic coding workflow like Claude Code or Cursor without a monthly subscription. Here is how.

Updated October 2026

Exvisit Studio is free with your own key

Disclosure: this is our product. The Free plan is the full desktop studio — agent, editor, diff review, documents and decks — not a trial. Bring an API key from any provider and pay only for tokens, with zero markup.

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Run it at zero model cost with local models

Point Exvisit at a local model through Ollama or another OpenAI-compatible server and code fully offline, for free.

What you get, compared with Claude Code and Cursor

Exvisit plans and edits across your repository like Claude Code, gives you a VS Code-style editor with inline diff approval like Cursor, and adds local compile checks on every edit.

  • Like Claude Code: an agent that reads your codebase and edits many files.
  • Like Cursor: a visual editor with inline review.
  • Unique: every edit compiled and self-corrected before you see it.
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Other free options

Open-source agents such as OpenCode, Cline, Aider and pi are free software where you pay only for model usage. Several commercial tools have limited free tiers.

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When you want managed credits

If you would rather not manage keys, Exvisit Lite is ₹150/month (≈ $1.50).

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to Claude Code?+

Yes. Exvisit Studio is free with your own API key, including Anthropic keys for Claude models, or with free local models.

Is there a free alternative to Cursor?+

Yes. Exvisit Studio's Free plan includes the full desktop editor and coding agent with your own API key.

Is Exvisit's free plan a trial?+

No. The Free plan is permanent and fully usable with your own API keys.

How much does Exvisit cost?+

Exvisit Studio is free with your own API keys (BYOK). Paid plans are Lite at ₹150/month (≈ $1.50), Mini at ₹650/month (≈ $6.50) and Pro at ₹1,500/month (≈ $15), each with cloud credits. You can pay in INR with UPI, net banking or Indian cards, or with international cards.

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Free with your own keys

Try Exvisit Studio on your own repo.

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