Alternatives to Waku
Waku: A native Mac app that runs Claude Code, Codex and other agent CLIs side by side, with transcripts and code rollback. Here are 24 other products that do a similar job. Of these, 21 have a free plan, 3 sell for a one-off price.
- back2vibing
Mac app for developers using several terminal coding assistants: talk to each in one window and return to any running session.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- bb
Open source desktop workspace for running several coding agents side by side, extended with plugins and prompts.
Developer tools · Developers
- Cockpit
A free Mac app that puts all your Claude Code, Codex and Kiro sessions in one window so you can see which need a reply.
Since 2026
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Paradev
Desktop workspace where developers run several coding agents side by side and review their changes in one place.
Since 2025
Subscription · Developer tools · Developers
- Superagent
A Mac app for running coding agents with a browser they can drive, an iPhone simulator, saved chats and phone alerts.
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Synara
A free local desktop workspace that runs coding agents in parallel tasks with worktrees, diffs and pull request handoff.
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Threadlines
An open source desktop app that puts several AI coding agents in one chat thread, with pull requests, Git and a browser alongside.
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Traycer
Open-source desktop app that runs Claude Code, Codex and Cursor agents in parallel, each with its own worktree and shared specs.
Since 2025
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- AQ
A shared workspace where teams run Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents on tasks, scheduled bots and reviewed pull requests.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- Baton
Desktop app that runs several AI coding agents in separate git worktrees and tells you when each needs input.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- Cadre
Local Kanban board for handing tasks to coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, then reviewing plans and diffs before merging.
Since 2026
Free plan · Projects and tasks · Developers
- Calyx
Mac terminal for running several coding agents side by side, with status, approval prompts and diff review in one window.
Since 2026
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Chatcode
Lets developers reach Claude Code or Codex sessions running on their own server from a browser tab or Telegram.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- Claudete
Mac app that lets developers run lots of Claude Code, Codex and Grok agents in a grid view, with usage tracking and alerts.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- Codync
A free app for messaging Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents on your own computer from your phone or desktop.
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- CoIsland
Mac app that pulls builds, deploys, pull requests and errors into one small inbox and hands fixes to a coding agent.
Since 2026
Free plan · Uptime and monitoring · Developers
- Concord
Lets coding agents across a team claim files, message each other and hand off work so they stop clashing.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- Handoff
Chrome extension that grabs a screenshot, selector and console log from a page and passes the bug to your coding agent.
Since 2026
Free · Developer tools · Agencies
- Jean
A free workspace for running AI coding agents in isolated Git worktrees on your laptop or a remote server.
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Jotbus
Lets Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents pass notes, files and handoffs to each other across machines, encrypted.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- littleguys
A Mac app that lets developers chat with, approve and schedule their AI coding agents as if they were messaging contacts.
Since 2026
Free · Developer tools · Developers
- Mirafold
Gives terminal coding agents like Claude Code and Codex a visual interface with diffs, task checklists and a view of every session.
Since 2026
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers
- Multica
A task tracker where software teams assign issues to AI coding agents and follow their progress next to human work.
Free trial · Projects and tasks · Developers
- Nautex AI
Tool for turning rough ideas into product specs and design plans that coding agents like Claude Code and Cursor follow.
Since 2025
Free plan · Developer tools · Developers