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Aider vs Crush
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Aider | Crush |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 49k | 29k |
| Latest | v0.86.0 | v0.97.1 |
| Last push | 2026-05-22 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 26 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 32+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →
PartialAiderPair programming in the terminal that commits each edit to git, and runs commands only when asked.
Full replacementCrushTerminal agent from Charm that works with most model providers and reads language servers.
Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
PartialAiderAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
PartialCrushAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
Aider
Crush
- nightly2026-10-05---pre-release
- v0.97.12026-09-29Removed the glyph for Git branch display, as it won't display on when nerdfonts are not available.
- v0.97.02026-09-29This release introduces many new features that improve QoL by a ton! Brought to you by Charm and our favorite contribut…
- v0.96.12026-09-21Hey! ICYMI we released support for themes a few hours ago. Before they get too widely adopted, we’re making one small b…
- v0.96.02026-09-21This release is HUGE and we are so excited to share what our team and contributors have done!
Aider
unsigned The latest release, v0.86.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Crush
✓ signed The latest release, v0.97.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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