Updated Nov 9, 2026, from what MacPip lists today.
MacPip lists 8 free AI coding agent apps for Mac, and a person has checked 2 of them.All of them have a free version.1 of them sells a one-time license.2 of them are paid by subscription.There is no single best free AI coding agent app for everyone, so MacPip does not rank them.If you want it free, start with Podium.
Apps a person checked come first, newest check first. Never ordered by payment.
| App | What it does | Price | Free or paid | Apple silicon | Open source | Made by | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podium | Prompt your software factory alongside your idea | Free | Free version | Not stated | No | Made in Orbit. Apache-2.0 | Nov 3 |
| Vexilo Code | See what each Claude Code skill and agent costs per turn | $19.99 one-time | Free versionOne-time | Not stated | No | Not stated | Oct 31 |
| MacSpaces | MacSpaces turns your notch into a workstation. | Free | Free version | Yes, and Intel, its maker says | Yes | Not stated | Pending |
| Limitly | A free macOS menu bar app that shows how much Claude | Free | Free version | Yes, and Intel, its maker says | No | Amit Sharma | Pending |
| Lancetta | A native macOS menu-bar app that tells you when and how to use Codex and Claude Code | Free | Free version | Yes, and Intel, its maker says | No | Undolog | Pending |
| AutoRouter | Coding agent app for Mac | Free; Pro $50/month | Free versionSubscription | Not stated | No | Not stated | Pending |
| Raydo Agent OS | The AI agent operating system for real work | Free, Cloud from $20/mo | Free versionSubscription | Yes, Apple silicon only, its maker says | No | Rolitt Inc. | Pending |
| Pulse | Floating usage rings Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, and Grok. | Free | Free version | Yes, Apple silicon only, its maker says | Yes | Not stated | Pending |
Prompt your software factory alongside your idea
From its maker: Podium is an open-source agent development environment (Apache-2.0) that combines an agent-native issue tracker with a coordinator for coding agents. Describe your idea together with the agent setup you want, and a coordinator agent creates the tasks, dependencies and handoffs across Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and others.
See what each Claude Code skill and agent costs per turn
From its maker: Native Mac app that reads ~/.claude, estimates each skill's and agent's per-turn tokens, lists the heaviest first and writes a cleanup prompt for Claude Code. Free download; 7-day full trial; then $19.99 one-time.
MacSpaces turns your notch into a workstation.
From its maker: MacSpaces turns your notch into a workstation. Free and open source, for macOS 13 or later.
A free macOS menu bar app that shows how much Claude
From its maker: A free macOS menu bar app that shows how much Claude, Cursor and Codex you have left, with reset times and weekly limits.
A native macOS menu-bar app that tells you when and how to use Codex and Claude Code
Lancetta reads the quota of Codex and Claude Code and tells you when to push on, slow down or switch. It is a free, native menu bar app for macOS 15 Sequoia or later.
Coding agent app for Mac
From its maker: AutoRouter is a Mac app for Codex and Claude Code that automatically picks the right AI model for each task, using the plans you already pay for first. Save up to 50% on AI usage.
The AI agent operating system for real work
Made by Rolitt Inc.WebsiteOn XOn GitHubFrom its maker: Raydo Agent OS is an agent operating system for real work. It connects agents, browsers, files and tools so developers and knowledge workers can control execution, review key actions and deliver reusable results.
Floating usage rings Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, and Grok.
Pulse floats usage rings for Claude, Codex, Grok and Antigravity on your screen, adds a Codex pet you can talk to, and reminds you to take breaks on time. It is free and open source, for Apple silicon with macOS 26 Tahoe or later.
Look for which models it can use, whether your code leaves your Mac, and what it can run without asking you first.
There is no single best one for everyone. MacPip lists 8: Podium, Vexilo Code, MacSpaces, Limitly, Lancetta, AutoRouter, Raydo Agent OS, Pulse. If you want it free, look at Podium. If you would rather pay once than subscribe, look at Vexilo Code.
With a one-time option, so you can avoid a subscription: Vexilo Code.
By their makers' word or by our check: MacSpaces, Limitly, Lancetta, Raydo Agent OS, Pulse.
Each has a dated report on its page: Podium, Vexilo Code.
Apps a person has checked come first, newest check first, then the rest by when they were added. Payment never changes the order, and sponsored rows are labeled and kept apart.
