Can I open-source AdaL?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. OpenCode (198k stars), OpenHands (83k stars), Cline (66k stars) are mature open-source replacements for AdaL — self-host in one command and stop paying $20/mo.
Because the gap between an agent that runs and an agent that finishes is mostly unglamorous harness work, and nobody wants to maintain it on a weekend. The flat subscription across every frontier model is the other half: DIY means holding API accounts with six vendors and watching the meter on every long run.
xharness tuning: the planning, recovery and verification work that separates a demo agent from one that finishes long tasks
xbrowser-use verification of the app you just changed
xreview clustering that groups a large diff into risk-ranked units
xone bill across every frontier provider instead of six metered API accounts
xSSO, SAML/SCIM, zero data retention and org-level model deny lists
These projects already replace it, free.
OOpenCodeA terminal coding agent with no loyalty to any model vendor; you still pay the meter.open source↗CClineAn agent that lives in the editor you already use; the model bill is still yours.open source↗GGooseA desktop and terminal agent with real extension support, and no pretence that the model is free.open source↗What each one is, in full: OpenCode · Cline · Goose
all 7 open-source alternatives to AdaL →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
AdaL pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free 7-day access | $0 | — | Full access for the first week only; the published page states no numeric usage cap for the trial. |
| pro | $20 | $16.60 | Standard usage, positioned for short coding sprints in small codebases; no published numeric token or request allowance. |
| max | $100 | $83 | Described as 5x usage relative to Pro; the base unit behind the multiplier is not published. |
| max+ | $200 | $166 | Described as 20x usage relative to Pro, with the widest model access. |
| teams & enterprise | custom | — | Up to 150 seats, custom usage limits, SSO, SAML/SCIM, zero data retention, org-level model and autonomy controls. Price is quote-only. |
free tierno free tier, only a 7-day trial
billingmonthly + annual for self-serve plans, annual advertised at 17% off; Teams and Enterprise are custom-quoted
hidden costsModel inference is included in the subscription rather than billed per token, so the usage multipliers between Pro, Max and Max+ are the real cost lever and are not expressed in published numeric limits.
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Is AdaL free?
There is no permanently free plan; new accounts get 7 days of free access and then have to pick a paid tier. Paid is Pro at $20/mo (checked 2026-08-14).
Can I open-source AdaL?
Yes. OpenCode replaces AdaL today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does AdaL cost?
AdaL costs about $20/month (Pro, checked 2026-08-14), which is $240 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing AdaL?
Honestly: harness tuning: the planning, recovery and verification work that separates a demo agent from one that finishes long tasks; browser-use verification of the app you just changed; review clustering that groups a large diff into risk-ranked units; one bill across every frontier provider instead of six metered API accounts; SSO, SAML/SCIM, zero data retention and org-level model deny lists. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to AdaL?
Yes: OpenCode (A terminal coding agent with no loyalty to any model vendor; you still pay the meter.) Cline (An agent that lives in the editor you already use; the model bill is still yours.) Goose (A desktop and terminal agent with real extension support, and no pretence that the model is free.) All 7 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/adal/alternatives.