# Jean: Free Open Source Alternative to Claude Code, Codex, Conductor

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

Jean (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Claude Code, Codex, Conductor, Jules. Run multiple AI coding agents in isolated Git worktrees, with cross-repo context, GitHub/Linear integrations, and support for Claude, Codex, Cursor, and more.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Jean
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://jean.build/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/coollabsio/jean
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 1.4k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/coollabsio/jean or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Claude Code.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (7)
Replacing these paid tools with Jean saves up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Claude Code](https://caniforkit.com/claude-code) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Claude Code vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/claude-code-vs-jean) |
| [Codex](https://caniforkit.com/codex) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Codex vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/codex-vs-jean) |
| [Conductor](https://caniforkit.com/conductor) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Conductor vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/conductor-vs-jean) |
| [Jules](https://caniforkit.com/jules) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Jules vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/jules-vs-jean) |
| [Kiro](https://caniforkit.com/kiro) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Kiro vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kiro-vs-jean) |
| [SoloTerm](https://caniforkit.com/soloterm) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare SoloTerm vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/soloterm-vs-jean) |
| [Warp](https://caniforkit.com/warp) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Warp vs Jean](https://caniforkit.com/vs/warp-vs-jean) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Jean free and open source?
Jean is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Run multiple AI coding agents in isolated Git worktrees, with cross-repo context, GitHub/Linear integrations, and support for Claude, Codex, Cursor, and more.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Jean?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Claude Code.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)