Comparison
Best tool for coding
depends on one question.
Do you want the strongest model, or do you want to keep working when the credits end? Frosone is built for the second case.
| Frosone | Freebuff | OpenCode | Cursor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €0 | €0 | €0 BYOK | $20/mo |
| Local model | Default | No | BYOK | No |
| Offline | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| No token limit | Local | Ads, cloud | BYOK | Usage |
| Ads | Yes, opt-out | Yes | No | No |
Choose Cursor or Claude Code for maximum model quality. Choose Frosone when the machine must keep working offline, or when the bill must stay at zero.
FAQ
Is free always worse?
For giant refactors, yes. For scoped tasks, a local 9B model is often enough. Frosone lets you switch to cloud for the hard ones.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many users keep a paid frontier agent for architecture and Frosone for offline, private or high-volume work.