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JunieReleaseJunie Eco mode hands implementation to a lower-cost modelGitHub CopilotPlansGitHub Enterprise now includes Copilot for every licensed userSierraReleaseSierra launches Compliance Console for outbound agentsGitHub CopilotReleaseGitHub Copilot Fusion becomes generally availableGitHub CopilotReleaseGitHub Agentic Workflows become generally availableAmpPlatformAmp launches an Android appMicrosoft 365 CopilotReleaseLearning Agent and admin-deployed custom MCP connectors arrive in CopilotKiroPlansKiro replaces its upgrade discount with a free first month and 500 trial creditsGleanReleaseGlean release 565 adds agent import/export and an Azure Files connectorGoogle AntigravityReleaseAntigravity 2.28 adds a built-in browser and any-file attachmentsSynthesiaReleaseSynthesia launches a Localization API for dubbing videos at scaleRunwayReleaseRunway launches Runway Ads for generating and publishing ad variantsOpenCodeReleaseOpenCode 2.2 adds Desktop plugins and a refreshed desktop appOpenAI CodexReleaseGPT-6.1 Terra becomes available in Codex
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Free alternatives to Cline

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Amazon Q DeveloperAmazon Web Services · IDE assistants
Why it appears
Entry price$19/mo
Free tierYes
Open sourceNot verified
Self-hostingNot verified
0 verified changes in 30 days · latest Availability · 30 Apr 2026AWS announces Amazon Q Developer end of support and halts new sign-ups from May 15
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GitHub CopilotGitHub · IDE assistants
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  • Meets: Verified free tierYes — Copilot Free, limited chat and agent usagegithub.com ↗
  • Meets: Same use caseIDE assistants
  • Meets: Recent verified changes3 verified changes in 30 days
Entry price$10/mo
Free tierYes
Open sourceNot verified
Self-hostingNot verified
3 verified changes in 30 days · latest Plans · 28 Oct 2026GitHub Enterprise now includes Copilot for every licensed user
2 verified offersCopilot Pro free for verified teachers and popular OSS maintainers · Verified teachers on GitHub Education, or maintainers of a popular open-source repository; eligibility is re-evaluated every month.Copilot Student free for verified students · Verified students on GitHub Education; eligibility is re-evaluated every month.Shown for information. Offers never change which tools appear or their order.
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