What is Qwen Code?
Qwen team's agent that edits files and runs shell commands, on Qwen, other APIs or local models.
Who is Qwen Code best for?
Qwen Code is best for developers on Qwen or open models who want a Claude Code style agent in the terminal and IDE.
A Claude Code setup on other models
It has subagents, hooks, skills, MCP, plan mode and worktrees like Claude Code, but runs on Qwen or any model you pick.
Mixing model providers
It speaks the OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and Qwen APIs and can switch provider in the middle of a session.
Scripts and CI jobs
Headless mode (qwen -p) and SDKs for TypeScript, Python and Java run the agent inside pipelines and your own tools.
Coding from chat apps
Channels connect the agent to Telegram, WeChat, DingTalk or Feishu, so tasks can be sent from a phone.
How much does Qwen Code cost?
Qwen Code is free and open source; you pay only for the model behind it, through a Qwen Plus or Pro subscription, a QwenCloud or Alibaba Cloud plan, another provider's API key, or nothing with a local model.
- Terminal, desktop app, IDE plugins and SDKs
- Bring a Qwen subscription, any API key or a local model
- Headless mode for scripts and CI
Model use is billed by whoever serves the model: Qwen Plus and Pro subscriptions from chat.qwen.ai, QwenCloud's Token Plan or pay-as-you-go keys, Alibaba Cloud's Coding Plan, or another provider's API. Local models through Ollama or vLLM cost nothing beyond your own hardware. Full pricing on github.com. We checked these prices on .
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Is Qwen Code open source?
Yes. Qwen Code's code is public under the Apache 2.0 licence, so you can run it on your own server.
On GitHub
29,798stars
- Last commit
- 13 Nov
- Repository age
- 17 months
- Latest release
- 10 Nov
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Self-hosted
- Yes
- Repository
- QwenLM/qwen-code
What are the best Qwen Code alternatives?
Qwen Code is an open source alternative to Codex and Claude Code. OpenCode, goose, Pi and OpenHands do the same job and are open source too.
CodexFreeOpenAI's coding agent that edits repos, runs tools and opens PRs.
Claude CodePaidAnthropic's coding agent in the terminal, IDE and cloud.
OpenCodeOpen SourceOpen source AI coding agent for the terminal, desktop and IDE that works with any model.
gooseOpen SourceAI agent on your own computer that writes code, runs commands and automates tasks with any model.
PiOpen SourceMinimal agent harness you extend with TypeScript extensions, skills and packages.
OpenHandsOpen SourceAn open-source coding agent running with zero setup.
Questions about Qwen Code
What is Qwen Code?
Qwen team's agent that edits files and runs shell commands, on Qwen, other APIs or local models.
Who is Qwen Code for?
Qwen Code is best for developers on Qwen or open models who want a Claude Code style agent in the terminal and IDE.
Is Qwen Code free?
Yes. Qwen Code is free and open source under Apache 2.0. The cost is the model: sign in with a Qwen Plus or Pro subscription, use a QwenCloud, Alibaba Cloud or other provider key, or point it at a local model through Ollama or vLLM.
Is Qwen Code open source?
Yes. Qwen Code's code is public under the Apache 2.0 licence, so you can run it on your own server.
What are the best Qwen Code alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, goose, Pi and OpenHands.
Where can I try Qwen Code?
On its official website, qwenlm.github.io.
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