QCoder
The facts below are what the maker publishes about QCoder, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From QCoder's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Personal, team, and commercial use · BYO API key or local model · No account or signup · No telemetry · 10+ providers · Self-hosted and air-gapped use · Free forever |
The facts
Each one read from QCoder's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Agent mode
- Agent mode reads and writes files, executes commands, and performs multi-step work with reviewable diffs.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Agent modes
- Documentation lists six modes: Agent, Ask, Plan, Edit, Apps Builder, and PRD.checked 15 Oct 2026
- AI chat
- The editor lets users connect their own provider keys and chat with hosted models or local Ollama models.checked 15 Oct 2026
- API compatibility
- QCoder works with OpenAI-compatible endpoints and allows configurable custom HTTP connections.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Build prerequisites
- Source builds require Node.js 22, Python 3, platform-specific build tools, and Electron 39.8.8.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Changelog
- Version 1.0.0 in March 2026 added 10+ providers, inline editing, agent mode, MCP, analytics, self-hosting, SSO/SAML, audit logging, and air-gapped deployment support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Code handling
- The maker says code stays on the user's machine unless explicitly sent to an API the user controls.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The documentation includes installation, provider setup, chat and inline editing, agent mode, MCP, security and offline use, keyboard shortcuts, and reference material.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Official downloads list Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 12+ Apple Silicon, and Linux packages marked coming soon.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Enterprise controls
- The product page lists self-hosting, air-gapped support, SSO/SAML, SCIM provisioning, and audit logging.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Independent limitation
- A Linux community post says QCoder is occasionally used but remains behind overseas alternatives, while another commenter says it is too complex and prefers an open-source alternative.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Inline editing
- AI suggestions appear as streaming red and green diffs that users can accept, reject, or modify per hunk.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- QCoder uses MCP to connect to databases, APIs, documentation, and custom tools over stdio or HTTP.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- QCoder is released under the MIT License, including its QCoder additions and branding customizations.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Local models
- Ollama and LM Studio can run models locally without an API key.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Air-gapped deployment
- QCoder is advertised for air-gapped operation with local models and self-hosted infrastructure.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Linux availability
- The download page says Linux .deb and .rpm packages are coming soon rather than currently available.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Linux availability
- The download page lists Ubuntu 20.04+ and Fedora 36+ x64, with .deb and .rpm packages marked coming soon.checked 9 Oct 2026
- macOS availability
- The download page lists macOS 12+ on Apple Silicon and a 193 MB DMG.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Company description
- LinkedIn describes Quantum Horizon AI as a Virginia-based software development and AI company working across machine learning, generative AI, IoT, data science, and automation.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- LinkedIn lists Quantum Horizon AI as founded in 2023.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in the District of Columbia, United States.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Quantum Horizon AI as self-owned with 2–10 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
Money
- Limit: provider costs
- QCoder supplies no model credits, so users must pay their selected AI provider or operate local models.checked 15 Oct 2026
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