Augment Code vs Factory (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Augment Code
From $20/mo against from $40/mo
Free plan
Augment Code
Only Augment Code has one
Higher rating
Tie
4.3 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Augment Code	Factory
Our rating	4.3	4.3
Starts at	$20/moBetter	$40/mo
Free plan	YesBetter	No
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	Free$0 to start Standard$20/mo flat, no per-seat charge Business$100/mo flat, no per-seat charge EnterpriseQuote only	From $40/mo
Key features	Context engine indexing an entire large codebase Integrates into existing IDEs rather than requiring a switch Built for large-scale enterprise engineering teams Full-repository awareness beyond open files Significant venture backing supporting ongoing development	Specialized "Droid" agents for different development lifecycle stages Coding, review, and other task-specific agents Built for enterprise engineering organizations Integration with existing engineering tooling No free tier
Pros	Full-codebase context suits genuinely large, complex engineering projects Integrates into existing IDE setups rather than forcing a switch Backed by substantial funding supporting continued development	Task-specialized agents can outperform a generalist at specific stages Targets automating more of the full development lifecycle, not just coding Built for enterprise-scale integration needs
Cons	No free tier to test before committing Full value depends on working in a codebase large enough to benefit Per-user pricing scales significantly for larger teams	No free tier, a real commitment before testing thoroughly Higher price point than most competitors in this category Full value requires adopting multiple Droids across a workflow, not just one
Company	Augment Code, founded 2022	Factory AI, founded 2023

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Augment Code better than Factory?

In our reviews Augment Code scores 4.3 and Factory scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Augment Code: Built around indexing an entire large enterprise codebase. Factory: Specialized 'Droids' for different stages of the development lifecycle.

Which is cheaper, Augment Code or Factory?

Augment Code has the lower starting price: from $20/mo for Augment Code and from $40/mo for Factory.

Do Augment Code and Factory have free plans?

Only Augment Code has a free plan.

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