The Cursor alternative
Cursor is one AI in one editor. 1DevTool runs Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Amp, Aider, and any CLI-based agent in parallel — inside a full Monaco editor with HTTP, database, browser, Docker, and Git tools built in. $29 one-time instead of $20/month, and you pick the model.
$29 one-time after beta. macOS, Windows, Linux.
Sound familiar?
Locked to one AI routing layer
Cursor decides which model to route to. When Claude 4 or GPT-5 ships, you wait for Cursor to integrate it. With 1DevTool you run Claude Code, Codex CLI, or Gemini CLI directly — upgrade the day they release.
Can't run multiple agents in parallel
Real agentic workflows mean Claude for architecture, Codex for implementation, Gemini for docs. Cursor is built around a single chat — 1DevTool is built around a grid of terminals.
Subscription fatigue
Cursor $20/month + Copilot $19/month + Postman Pro + TablePlus + GitKraken = $60+/month. 1DevTool is $29 once and bundles HTTP, DB, browser, Docker, and Git in the same window.
AI token costs on top of the subscription
Cursor Pro gives you a fixed budget of model calls. Heavy users hit the cap and get throttled. With 1DevTool you bring your own Anthropic/OpenAI/Google keys — no double billing.
No Claude Code, no Codex CLI
Cursor doesn't run Anthropic Claude Code or OpenAI Codex CLI — they're separate CLI agents. 1DevTool is the best desktop home for both.
Multi-agent freedom
- Run ANY CLI-based AI agent — not locked to one provider or one router
- Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Amp, Aider, OpenCode, Cline, Qoder
- Monaco editor (same as VS Code) with LSP for 10 languages and syntax for 100+
- Built-in HTTP client, 13-engine database client, embedded browser, Docker, Git
- One-time $29 — no monthly subscription, no AI token markup
- Works with your Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google API keys directly
Everything you need for cursor alternative
Any AI Agent
Not locked to one provider. Run Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Amp, or any CLI-based agent. Local models via Ollama work as custom agents.
Multi-Agent Workflows
Use different agents for different tasks. Claude for architecture, Codex for implementation, Gemini for docs — all in a 2×2 grid.
One-Time Price
$29 once. No subscription. No per-seat pricing. No token markup. After two months of Cursor, 1DevTool has already paid for itself.
Works With or Without Cursor
Use 1DevTool alongside Cursor — run agents in 1DevTool, edit in Cursor. Or use 1DevTool's Monaco editor as your primary editor. Your choice.
All-in-One Toolchain
HTTP client, database client (13 engines), embedded Chromium browser, Docker manager, Git client — things Cursor doesn't bundle.
Native, Not Electron-Slow
Native desktop app, not a wrapped web page. Instant startup, instant terminal rendering — even during heavy agent tool calls.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best Cursor alternative in 2026?
For multi-agent workflows (running Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini in parallel), 1DevTool is purpose-built. For single-AI inline editing with router-managed models, Zed or Windsurf are closer analogues. For keeping VS Code with AI plugins, Continue is worth a look.
Should I use 1DevTool instead of Cursor?
Yes if you want: multi-agent (Claude Code + Codex + Gemini in parallel), a one-time price, your own API keys, or an integrated HTTP/DB/browser toolchain. Keep Cursor if: you want inline completions tightly bound to editing, and you're fine with a $20/mo subscription.
Can I use 1DevTool alongside Cursor?
Yes. Many users run agents in 1DevTool and edit in Cursor. Open a file in 1DevTool's tree and hand off to Cursor with one click. 1DevTool is complementary — it doesn't try to replace every aspect of Cursor.
Is 1DevTool actually cheaper than Cursor?
$29 one-time vs $20/month. After 2 months, 1DevTool pays for itself. And you're not locked to Cursor's model routing — bring your own Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google keys and pay only for actual API usage.
Does 1DevTool have inline AI completions like Cursor?
1DevTool focuses on agentic coding (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini as autonomous agents) rather than inline completions. Pair with Copilot or Supermaven inside Monaco if you want completions — most agentic users find them redundant once an agent is running.
Can I use my own API keys?
Yes. 1DevTool runs whatever AI agents you have installed — you control API keys and models. No routing, no wrapping, no markup.
Does it run on macOS, Windows, and Linux?
Yes. Native builds for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10/11, and Linux (.deb + AppImage).
Is there a free version?
Yes. The free tier includes 2 projects, 4 terminals per project, 2 browser tabs, and 500 lifetime AI messages. Try it before buying the $29 license.
The multi-agent alternative to Cursor
$29 one-time. Any AI agent. No lock-in.
Download 1DevTool — FreemacOS available now. Windows & Linux coming soon.