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Aider vs Crush

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Aider vs Crush
FactAiderCrush
LanguagePythonGo
LicenceApache-2.0Other
Stars49k29k
Latestv0.86.0v0.97.1
Last push2026-05-222026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 26 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days32+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • 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.