# Cindy — AI Coding Tool Review & Pricing

> Cindy is an open-source AI agent for desktop and mobile that runs on your own machine and wraps the Claude Code, Codex and Pi harnesses behind one interface. Models and harnesses can switch mid-task while memory, skills and tools stay continuous, and the agent can drive your browser, computer and phone or take work from IM and schedules.

Source: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cindy · Updated Oct 25, 2026 · Category: Autonomous & Async Agents · Published by dosa.dev

## At a glance

- **Tool**: Cindy
- **Company**: XD Inc.
- **Category**: [Autonomous & Async Agents](https://ai.dosa.dev/category/async-agents)
- **Pricing model**: Freemium
- **Official website**: https://cindy.app

## Key features

- Mix Claude Code, Codex and Pi harnesses with any model and switch mid-task without losing context
- Plan, execute in parallel and review one task with agents on different harness and model combinations
- Shared memory, reusable skills, MCP tools and scheduled automations across harnesses
- Drives the browser, computer and Android phone, plus SSH and remote servers
- Integrations with Slack, Feishu, GitHub, Jira, GitLab, Confluence and Google Workspace

## Pricing

**Model**: Freemium

Apache-2.0 client is free with your own API keys, existing Claude Code, Codex or Pi coding plans, or local models; an optional managed model service starts with a $20/month Plus plan.

## Who it is for

- **Best for**: Developers and power users who already pay for Claude Code or Codex and want one local agent app that orchestrates multiple harnesses with shared memory.
- **Not ideal for**: Teams that need a fully self-hosted backend today, since the hosted service backend is not part of the open-source repo, or users who only want a single CLI agent.

## Verdict

A fast-moving, well-adopted multi-harness agent client that makes Claude Code and Codex usable from one desktop and mobile app.

## Recent updates

Trending on GitHub in October 2026 with near-daily releases (v0.1.115 on October 23, 2026) and a Team and Enterprise waitlist.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cindy free?

Cindy is Freemium. Apache-2.0 client is free with your own API keys, existing Claude Code, Codex or Pi coding plans, or local models; an optional managed model service starts with a $20/month Plus plan. Check the official site for current plans.

### Is Cindy open source?

Yes - Cindy is open source. Apache-2.0 client is free with your own API keys, existing Claude Code, Codex or Pi coding plans, or local models; an optional managed model service starts with a $20/month Plus plan.

### How much does Cindy cost?

Apache-2.0 client is free with your own API keys, existing Claude Code, Codex or Pi coding plans, or local models; an optional managed model service starts with a $20/month Plus plan. Pricing changes often - verify on the official site.

### Who is Cindy best for?

Developers and power users who already pay for Claude Code or Codex and want one local agent app that orchestrates multiple harnesses with shared memory.

### Who is Cindy not ideal for?

Teams that need a fully self-hosted backend today, since the hosted service backend is not part of the open-source repo, or users who only want a single CLI agent.

### What are the best Cindy alternatives?

The closest Cindy alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Jules, OpenHands, SWE-agent - all listed under Autonomous & Async Agents.

### Who makes Cindy?

Cindy is developed by XD Inc.. It is listed in the Autonomous & Async Agents category on ai.dosa.dev.

## Top alternatives

- [Jules](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/jules) (Freemium) — Developers looking to automate routine maintenance, bug fixing, dependency upgrades, and complex multi-step coding tasks within a GitHub-centric workflow.
- [OpenHands](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/openhands) (Freemium) — Individual developers and software teams looking to automate repetitive coding tasks, repository maintenance, and issue resolution through autonomous agents.
- [SWE-agent](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/swe-agent) (Open Source) — Developers and researchers looking to automate software engineering tasks, resolve GitHub issues, or perform complex coding challenges autonomously.
- [Sweep](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/sweep) (Freemium) — Individual developers and teams who live in JetBrains IDEs and want a native-feeling assistant for autocomplete, bug fixes, and routine coding tasks.
- [Ellipsis](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/ellipsis) (Freemium) — Engineering teams needing to automate repetitive coding tasks, code reviews, and maintenance workflows with governance and security oversight.
- [Genie](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/genie) (Freemium) — Teams working with large, complex production codebases that require an autonomous agent to handle full engineering tasks asynchronously rather than acting as a real-time typing assistant.
- Full alternatives guide: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cindy/alternatives