Side by side
Cusp vs StarkIDE
Both stand on agentic ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
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Choose StarkIDE if you want a local desktop workspace for coding agents, project editing, git, and database or storage tools. Look elsewhere if you want included AI usage or need Stark Capture on Linux.
Visit StarkIDEThe facts
| Cusp | StarkIDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cusp.run | starkide.com |
| On agentic ides | #16 of 21 | #12 of 21 |
Cusp: what it does well
StarkIDE: what it does well
- Supports Claude Code, Codex, Cursor agent, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, and other shell CLIs.
- Runs multiple agent sessions side by side in resizable project-scoped panes.
- Combines Monaco editing with git review, staging, and commit tools.
- Supports PostgreSQL queries and visual schema inspection.
- Connects to six listed S3-compatible storage services.
What to know first
- No AI usage is included; users pay providers directly.
- Stark Capture is not available on Linux.
- Paid plans are required to raise project and agent-terminal limits and add Capture and Planner.
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