Alternatives

Other options to consider

specs.md Free open-source alternative with VS Code extension support and compatibility with any IDE or AI agent.
BMAD Free open-source tool focused on agentic agile workflows, compatible with any IDE or AI agent.
OpenSpec Free open-source toolkit focused on brownfield projects and compatible with AGENTS.md specifications.
Kiro Partially open-source but IDE-locked with paid tiers ranging from $20 to $200 per month.