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At a glance

100% free and open-source desktop application under the MIT License. $0 platform fees; runs local CLI agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI) across isolated Git worktrees with a tiled terminal UI and keyboard-first navigation using developer's own API keys.

Self-hosting cost

Parallel Code is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

Free & cheaper Productivity & Workflow

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Claude CodeClaude Code is included with Anthropic subscription tiers starting at $20/month for Claude Pro, $100/month for Claude Max (5x), $200/month for Claude Max (20x), and $30/user/month for Claude Team ($25/user/month billed annually). Alternatively, developers can use the CLI via pay-as-you-go Anthropic API keys billed strictly per token consumed.AmpAmp pricing (vendor_documented, as-of 2026-09-17): free Hobby tier with all product features, pay-as-you-go orbs or free own Runners, and BYOK / linked ChatGPT (and other) subscriptions with no Amp token fees or limits on non-Enterprise tiers. Optional Individual plans: Megawatt $20/month and Gigawatt $200/month, each bundling included agent usage and orb minutes (vendor Individual cards describe ~45,000 minutes of orb time). Teams workspaces add sharing and pooled credits at no extra workspace fee; members can sit on Hobby, Megawatt, or Gigawatt. Enterprise is custom (SCIM, audit/network controls, pooled credits, priority support).Grok BotBeta access bundled with eligible SuperGrok Plus ($100/mo), Cursor Pro+ ($60/mo), or Cursor Teams ($40/seat/mo); custom pricing for enterprise deployments.ripgrepopen sourceFree and 100% open source under dual MIT and UNLICENSE licenses. ripgrep is completely free for personal, academic, and commercial use with zero software licensing costs.
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FAQ

How much does Parallel Code cost?

100% free and open-source desktop application under the MIT License. $0 platform fees; runs local CLI agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI) across isolated Git worktrees with a tiled terminal UI and keyboard-first navigation using developer's own API keys.

Does Parallel Code have a free plan?

Yes — Parallel Code is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host Parallel Code for free?

Parallel Code is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper Parallel Code alternatives?

Claude Code, Amp, Grok Bot are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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