Coder

Coder

A self-hosted cloud development platform designed for developers and AI coding agents to collaborate seamlessly.

About Coder

Coder is a versatile self-hosted cloud development platform that allows developers and AI coding agents to work together in secure, context-rich environments on your infrastructure. It provides ready-to-use, code-provisioned development spaces from day one, giving teams full control and isolation needed for safe, scalable deployment of AI agents and developer workflows.

How to Use

Register with single sign-on, choose a template, create a workspace, and start coding. Coder supports popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Gateway, and SSH for flexible connections.

Features

  • Secure, isolated development environments for teams and AI agents
  • Workspaces defined using Terraform configurations
  • Provisioned entirely as code for consistency and automation
  • Automated shutdown of idle resources to optimize costs
  • Self-hosted platform enabling complete control over development environments

Use Cases

  • Lower cloud expenses with automated resource shutdowns
  • Accelerate build and testing cycles for large codebases
  • Deploy AI coding agents securely at scale
  • Onboard remote contractors with protected development spaces

Best For

IT administratorsData engineersData scientistsDevOps professionalsAI development teamsSoftware engineersSecurity specialists

Pros

  • Reduces cloud costs through automated shutdown of inactive resources
  • Ensures high-performance networking for consistent development workflows
  • Boosts developer productivity with faster build and testing times
  • Improves security by isolating development environments from user desktops
  • Supports multiple IDEs and connection options including VS Code, JetBrains, and SSH

Cons

  • Requires initial setup and ongoing maintenance of self-hosted infrastructure
  • Some features may necessitate familiarity with Terraform configurations
  • Premium features are available only through paid subscriptions

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.

Community Edition

Free

Ideal for hobbyists and small teams participating in the open-source community.

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Most Popular

Premium Plan

Annual subscription per user and deployment

Designed for enterprises seeking advanced security, scalability, and management features.

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FAQs

What advantages does Coder Premium offer over the Community edition?
Coder Premium provides enhanced security, scalability, and governance, including multi-organization support, advanced audit logging, and global support, making it suitable for large-scale enterprise needs.
Are there restrictions on the number of workspaces or users in Coder Community?
No, Coder Community allows unlimited workspaces and users, suitable for small teams and individual developers.
Which plan is best for small teams or startups?
Coder Community is ideal for small teams of up to 50 members, while larger teams should consider Coder Premium for additional security and scalability.
Is there a trial available for Coder Premium?
Yes, you can try Coder Premium free for 30 days.
What support options are available for Coder users?
Community edition users can access support via GitHub and Discord, whereas Premium subscribers receive dedicated support from Coder's global support team.