# Athas: Free Open Source Alternative to Antigravity, Firebase Studio, JetBrains

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/athas
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Athas (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Antigravity, Firebase Studio, JetBrains, Kiro. Open-source code editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux that puts coding agents, terminal, Git, and GitHub in a single window.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Athas
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://athas.dev/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/athasdev/athas
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 3.1k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/athasdev/athas or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Athas saves up to $130/mo ($1,560/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Antigravity](https://caniforkit.com/antigravity) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Antigravity vs Athas](https://caniforkit.com/vs/antigravity-vs-athas) |
| [Firebase Studio](https://caniforkit.com/firebase-studio) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Firebase Studio vs Athas](https://caniforkit.com/vs/firebase-studio-vs-athas) |
| [JetBrains](https://caniforkit.com/jetbrains) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare JetBrains vs Athas](https://caniforkit.com/vs/jetbrains-vs-athas) |
| [Kiro](https://caniforkit.com/kiro) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Kiro vs Athas](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kiro-vs-athas) |
| [Qoder](https://caniforkit.com/qoder) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Qoder vs Athas](https://caniforkit.com/vs/qoder-vs-athas) |
| [Visual Studio Code](https://caniforkit.com/visual-studio-code) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Visual Studio Code vs Athas](https://caniforkit.com/vs/visual-studio-code-vs-athas) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Athas free and open source?
Athas is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Open-source code editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux that puts coding agents, terminal, Git, and GitHub in a single window.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Athas?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)