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Open-source AI pair programmer in your terminal that edits files and commits to git
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Why it’s ranked here
Free and open source (Apache-2.0). Works with almost any LLM, including local ones, maps your whole codebase and commits each change to git so it's easy to undo.
Editorial verdict: Open-source terminal pair programmer that commits to git. How we rank →
Main limitation
You bring and pay for your own model API, and there's no GUI. The GitHub repo had its last push on 22 May 2026, so check the release cadence before you rely on it.
Pricing
| Pricing model | free |
|---|---|
| Starting price | Not yet verified |
| Free tier | Free, open source: you pay only your LLM provider |
Notes: No Aider subscription. Model costs depend on your provider.
Prices as shown on the vendor’s pricing page on 16 Oct 2026, USD unless stated. Vendors change prices; check before you buy.
Best for
Terminal users who want a free, model-agnostic pair programmer with clean git history
Avoid if
You want a polished IDE, a hosted service, or one bundled subscription
Platforms & integrations
Platforms
Integrations
Model / provider: Bring your own (Claude, DeepSeek, OpenAI, local models and more)
Evidence & sources
- Aider homepage checked 16 Oct 2026
- Aider GitHub repository checked 16 Oct 2026
Every fact on this page comes from the sources above. Anything we could not confirm says “Not yet verified”.
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