Admiral vs Cortex AI IDE
| Admiral | Cortex AI IDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $6.67/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Yes | Yes |
| Model choice | multiple models | multiple models |
| Supported platforms | macos | — |
| Built-in terminal | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions support | No | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | — | Yes |
| Included AI usage | — | Bring your own API keys; model usage is paid directly to providers |
Both are listed in Best AI Code Editors. On Inferse, Cortex AI IDE scores higher on our published basis.