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Roo Code

by Roo Code Inc.

A whole dev team of AI agents in your editor

Pros

  • Free, open-source core forever
  • Highly customizable modes
  • Full cost/prompt transparency
  • Optional cloud for teams

Cons

  • You pay LLM API tokens separately
  • Cloud compute billed at $5/hr
  • Setup/configuration heavier than managed tools

✓ Where it shines / best for

  • (Historically) developers wanting full model/cost control
  • Privacy-conscious users running local models
  • Open-source enthusiasts wanting a customizable in-editor agent

✕ Not the best fit for

  • New users — the product is shut down as of May 15, 2026
  • Non-developers wanting a turnkey hosted experience
  • Users unwilling to manage their own API keys

Features

  • ✓ Free tier
  • ✓ Agentic
  • ✓ Open source
  • ✓ Bring-your-own-key (BYOK)
  • ✓ On-device / offline
  • ✓ Local Models
  • ✓ Vscode Extension
  • ✓ Custom Modes
  • ✓ Discontinued
  • ✓ Terminal Execution

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
DiscontinuedN/An/aRoo Code was sunset and archived May 15, 2026 — the VS Code extension, Cloud and Router are no longer available. Recommended migrations: Cline, Kilo Code, Continue.dev
Extension (historical, open source)$0freeWas a free, Apache-2.0 open-source VS Code extension; bring-your-own-key — you paid only LLM token costs
Cloud Free (historical)$0freeWas free: token tracking, task sharing/following, early free models, community support
Cloud Pro (historical)$20per monthWas $20/mo + $5/hour for cloud tasks; added PR Reviewer and Roomote remote control
Cloud Team (historical)$99per month (flat)Was $99/mo flat, unlimited team members, ~$5/hr compute via credits; 14-day trial

Pricing verified from the official source. Prices change often — confirm on the vendor's site before buying.

Specifications

licenseOpen source
form_factorVS Code extension
model_accessBYO key
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