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Paradev
Paradev is ranked #8 of 8 for vibe coding on AI Tool Podium.
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Desktop workspace (formerly Superset) for running Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents in parallel. Free for one user with local workspaces; you still pay for the agents themselves.
Paradev fact sheet
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- What it does
- Open-source desktop workspace for running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode and other CLI coding agents in parallel, each task in its own Git worktree and branch. Formerly called Superset.Source: paradev.com · checked
- Pricing
- Free for 1 user with local workspaces, the desktop app and the CLI. Pro is $20 per user a month ($16 billed yearly), Team $60 ($54 billed yearly) with cloud workspaces in beta, Ultra $200 per user a month, Enterprise custom.Source: paradev.com/pricing · checked
- Open source and license
- Open source on GitHub under the MIT License.Source: github.com/ParadevAI/Paradev · checked
- Key features
- Code, worktrees and agent sessions stay on your machine by default
- Remote hosts over SSH, a mobile app and scheduled automations on Pro
- You bring your own agent subscriptions; Paradev does not proxy API calls
Facts come from Paradev's own site, docs or code repository, as publicly stated on the date shown. Prices and plans change, so check the source before you buy. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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Paradev pricing and plans explained
From Paradev's official site, pricing page and GitHub repository.
- Free, $0. 1 user, local workspaces, the desktop app and the CLI. No credit card required. Source: paradev.com/pricing, checked .
- Pro, $20 per user a month. $16 billed yearly. Adds remote access, automations, the mobile app and Linear and Slack integrations. Source: paradev.com/pricing, checked .
- Team, $60 per user a month. $54 billed yearly. Adds cloud workspaces (beta) with 150 hours (1,200 GB-hours) per seat each month, pooled across the team. Source: paradev.com/pricing, checked .
- Ultra, $200 per user a month. Billed monthly. Cloud workspaces with 500 hours (4,000 GB-hours) per seat. Extra cloud time is $0.06 per GB-hour. Source: paradev.com/pricing, checked .
- Open source. The code is on GitHub under the MIT License. The latest desktop release is v2.0.5. Source: github.com/ParadevAI/Paradev, checked .
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What is Paradev?
Desktop workspace (formerly Superset) for running Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents in parallel. Free for one user with local workspaces; you still pay for the agents themselves.
How much does Paradev cost?
Free for 1 user with local workspaces, the desktop app and the CLI. Pro is $20 per user a month ($16 billed yearly), Team $60 ($54 billed yearly) with cloud workspaces in beta, Ultra $200 per user a month, Enterprise custom. Source: https://paradev.com/pricing, checked 2026-11-05.
Is Paradev open source?
Open source on GitHub under the MIT License. Source: https://github.com/ParadevAI/Paradev, checked 2026-11-05.
Where does Paradev rank?
Paradev is ranked #8 of 8 for vibe coding on AI Tool Podium. Ranking last updated 2026-11-10.
What are the alternatives to Paradev?
Other tools in our vibe coding ranking: Cursor, Devin Desktop, Google Antigravity, Zed, GitHub Copilot, Kiro, Cline.
Is Paradev the same as Superset?
Yes. Superset was renamed Paradev. The site says "Superset is now Paradev" and the CLI command is still superset. Source: paradev.com, checked 2026-11-05.
Is Paradev free?
Yes for one person. The Free plan covers 1 user with local workspaces, the desktop app and the CLI. Paid plans start at $20 per user a month, or $16 billed yearly. Source: paradev.com/pricing, checked 2026-11-05.
Do I need my own Claude Code or Codex subscription?
Yes. Paradev is the workspace your agents run in, not a model provider, and it does not proxy API calls. You bring Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode or another CLI agent. Source: paradev.com/pricing, checked 2026-11-05.
Where is the official Paradev website?
The official site is https://paradev.com
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