# Qwen Code: Free Open Source Alternative to Claude Code, Codex

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

Qwen Code (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Claude Code, Codex. Terminal-based AI coding agent that reads your codebase, edits files and runs commands, with support for Qwen, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and local models.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Qwen Code
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 29.1k
- **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/QwenLM/qwen-code 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 (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Qwen Code saves up to $30/mo ($360/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 Qwen Code](https://caniforkit.com/vs/claude-code-vs-qwen-code) |
| [Codex](https://caniforkit.com/codex) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Codex vs Qwen Code](https://caniforkit.com/vs/codex-vs-qwen-code) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Qwen Code free and open source?
Qwen Code is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Terminal-based AI coding agent that reads your codebase, edits files and runs commands, with support for Qwen, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and local models.

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

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