CoBuddy (free) alternatives
Models from providers other than Baidu Qianfan, ranked by similarity to CoBuddy (free) — capability overlap, context window proximity, and per-million-token price. Refreshed nightly.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to CoBuddy (free)?
The closest alternatives to CoBuddy (free) are gpt-oss-120b (free), gpt-oss-20b (free) and Laguna M.1 (free). They are ranked by capability overlap, context-window similarity, and blended price.
Why might I switch from CoBuddy (free)?
Common reasons: reducing vendor lock-in, finding cheaper input/output pricing for your specific workload mix, or wanting capabilities CoBuddy (free) lacks (vision, tool use, JSON mode). Compare any two side-by-side from this page.
How is "alternative" defined here?
An alternative is a model from a different provider than Baidu Qianfan with similar capabilities, comparable context window, and comparable per-million-token pricing. Same-provider variants (e.g. smaller siblings of CoBuddy (free)) are excluded — for those, use the cost calculator and compare pages.