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Dream

Free#26 of 26 in AI Code Editors

Dream: A focused, free workspace for projects, agents, files, terminals, previews, and Git. Ranked #26 of 26 in AI Code Editors by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source users wanting a lightweight agent workspace.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Open-source users wanting a lightweight agent workspace
Paid from
Free
Agent mode
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Persistent multi-project tabs with branching, side-by-side chats
- Build and Plan modes with permissions, checkpoints, and model choice
- Integrated terminals, browser previews, and extensive Git workflows
Where it doesn't
- Provider CLIs, credentials, and subscriptions are managed externally
- Desktop support is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Its focus is narrower than editors with broader extension ecosystems

Our verdict on Dream

Dream is an open-source desktop IDE for AI-assisted software development. It is aimed at developers who want projects, coding-agent conversations, files, terminals, browser previews, and Git activity organized in one workspace. The product supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is especially suitable for users who prefer open-source software and already work with command-line coding agents.

Dream’s pricing model is open source and free, while provider accounts and usage remain external. It connects to installed command-line tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenCode, Cursor, and Grok Build, with credentials and subscriptions handled through those providers. That structure keeps Dream focused on the workspace rather than bundling provider access, but buyers should account for the separate provider relationship when choosing models and agents.

The strongest part of Dream is its agent-oriented workflow depth. Build and Plan modes provide permission controls, while per-reply checkpoints support reviewing and restoring changes. Multiple projects, persistent tabs, side-by-side chats, branching, file search and editing, terminals, browser element selection, and Git features—including branches, commits, pushes, pull requests, and worktrees—support a broad development loop. Choose Dream if you want a lightweight, open-source desktop workspace around installed AI coding tools. Consider another editor if your priority is a wider extension or integration ecosystem rather than a focused agent workspace.

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Dream pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Dream fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Agent mode	Yes
Model choice	Multiple models
Codebase indexing	Not verified
Supported platforms	Not verified
Built-in terminal	Yes
Extensions support	Not verified
Included AI usage	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	dreamide.dev
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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