Split panes
Work with several sessions side by side in a layout that suits you.
A better workspace
for your coding agents.
A free, open-source app for the Pi coding agent. Work in split panes, choose your models, and keep your sessions organized.
Free, No signup required
Windows and macOS. Your sessions run on your own computer.
Your sessions, your way.
Session management
Search, switch, favorite and fork your sessions.
OpenRouter support
Hundreds of models via OpenRouter, plus local model options.
Session summaries
Catch up on current work and completed turns without rereading the transcript.
Read aloud
Listen to an agent's reply or hear a short summary.
Images and files
Paste screenshots and attach files directly to a conversation.
Web interface
Use the desktop app or the browser interface.
Remote control
From any browser. Off by default. Remote access needs a free account.
Why OpenPod?
Claude Code is the subscription option. OpenPod is free and runs any model — you pay your provider per token, not a monthly seat.
| Claude Code | OpenPod | |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Included with a subscription | Free, open source |
| Cost | Pro $20/mo ($240/yr); Max $100 or $200/mo ($1,200–$2,400/yr) | $0/mo + model tokens |
| Models | Claude models | Any — Claude, OpenAI, open weights, local |
With OpenPod your usage is billed by the model provider per token, so how much you save depends on how much you use. Prices checked September 2026. OpenPod is independent of Anthropic. Sources: Pro, Max, OpenRouter.
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Free, No signup required.
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Windows
Windows 10 or 11, x64. No admin needed.
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macOS 14 or later. Drag OpenPod.app to Applications.
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Let your coding agent install OpenPod
See the install guide.