Freebuff launches ad-supported, free alternative to Claude Code and Devin
thisguyknowsai · x · 2026-08-24
Freebuff has launched a suite of free AI coding tools—Desktop, CLI, Web, and Cloud—funded entirely by ads. It positions itself as a $0 alternative to paid tools like Cursor ($720/yr), Claude Code ($1,200/yr), and Devin ($2,400/yr), claiming to save teams over $11,000 annually.
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