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Ada
What Ada is
Ada is a desktop editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a self-hosted option. Its coding agent maps a repository and selects context for each turn. Ada says it supports 340+ models across 12 providers, with switching during a conversation. The editor includes a repositories sidebar, Monaco, fuzzy file open, find-in-files, an integrated terminal, and a review pane. Each change stays in its own Git worktree until merged; users can review diffs, stage, commit, and push in the editor. Ada lists 24 agent tools and 280+ bundled skills, including tools for Git, browsers, web search, notebooks, decks, and documents. It supports OpenAI-compatible endpoints and connections to Claude or ChatGPT plans, and can drive an existing Chrome session through a bridge extension. Repository mapping and semantic indexing are local; Ada says code is not uploaded for indexing. Ada is in beta and grants access one account at a time. The Free plan requires your own key for paid models; the Pro plan lists hosted model routing and priority support.
Who it suits
Ada may suit developers who want an editor with repository-aware coding assistance, Git workflows, and a choice of models. Its self-hosted option and Team features also address organizations seeking self-hosted infrastructure and policy controls.
What it does well
- Supports 340+ models across 12 providers.
- Keeps repository mapping and semantic indexing local.
- Changes use separate Git worktrees until merged.
- Team includes OIDC SSO and organization policy.
What to know first
- Access is granted one account at a time.
- Free plan requires your own key for paid models.
- Ada is in beta.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Bring your own key; pay your model provider directly · Full editor · 340+ models via own OpenRouter key · 280+ skills · 24 agent tools · free models work without a key | Free |
| Pro | Launch discount; page shows ~~$19~~$1/month · Hosted model routing · $2 usage every 4 hours · image generation and document tools · priority support | $1 a month |
| Team | Custom; annual invoicing available · Seats · SSO via OIDC · org policy · no usage cap · self-hosted backend | On request |
As adacodelabs.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Ada combines a standalone editor with repository-aware agent tools, model choice, and in-editor Git actions. Note its beta access limit and that the Free plan uses your own key for paid models.
Facts from Ada's own pages
- Beta access
- Ada says it is in beta and access is granted one account at a time. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Ada says only the content a turn sends goes to the selected model, and its architecture page says the client does not hold provider keys. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Editor features
- The editor includes a repositories sidebar, Monaco, fuzzy file open, find-in-files, an integrated terminal, and a review pane. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Git workflow
- Each change lands in its own git worktree until it is merged, and users can review diffs, stage changes, commit, and push in the editor. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Ada supports any OpenAI-compatible endpoint and can connect to Claude or ChatGPT plans; it can also drive an existing Chrome session through a bridge extension. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Local indexing
- The repository map and semantic index are built locally, and Ada says code is not uploaded for indexing. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Models
- Ada says it supports 340+ models across 12 providers, with model switching mid-conversation. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux builds; it says macOS builds are signed and notarized by Apple. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Ada is a desktop editor built around a coding agent that maps a repository and sends the context needed for each turn. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Pro plan includes priority support. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Team security
- The Team tier offers SSO via OIDC, organization policy for permitted models and tools, and a backend self-hosted on the organization’s infrastructure. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Tools and skills
- Ada lists 24 agent tools and 280+ bundled skills, including tools for git, browser, web search, notebooks, decks, and documents. · adacodelabs.com, 11 Oct 2026
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