Catenary Prices, limits and access
Local-first spatial IDE for orchestrating multiple AI coding agents on a zoomable canvas with terminals, editor, and Git worktrees.
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At a Glance
Catenary is an AI tool for Coding assistants & IDEs (category: Development & Code). Free access: Free plan. Documented: 2 plans with prices and limits.
- Category
- Coding assistants & IDEs
- Paid from
- $19 / one-time (Pro)
- Free Option
- Free plan
- Plans
- 2
- Sources
- 1 verified source
Category: Development & Code · Coding assistants & IDEs
Features
Catenary is a local-first IDE that orchestrates multiple AI coding agents on a zoomable canvas: terminals, editor, browser, and Git worktrees can be wired together and controlled in parallel.
Free covers the core features without limit, but with tight caps on simultaneous projects and tasks. Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase (launch price $19, then $29) with no subscription, usable on up to two computers.
- Canvas-based orchestration of multiple AI coding agents (including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) with visual wires between terminals, editor, and browser
- No subscription: one-time lifetime purchase instead of a monthly price
- Runs locally with no account and no telemetry
Prices and plans
US prices only
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | free | free | Canvas, terminals, editor, browser, and git unlimited; one project at a time, two parallel tasks, two Maestro Mode helpers No account, card, or telemetry required |
| Pro | $19 | one-time | One-time lifetime purchase; launch price $19, then $29 standard Unlimited projects, parallel tasks, and wires; five Maestro Mode helpers (2-10 adjustable); all five squads plus unlimited custom squads; use on up to two computers at once; 1.x line updates included |
Prices as stated by the provider, usually plus statutory VAT. The final price depends on your country and is shown by the provider.
Prices last checked: 2026-10-23
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Limits
- Free covers canvas, terminals, editor, browser, and git without limit, but only one project at a time, two parallel tasks, and two Maestro Mode helpers.
- Pro removes those limits and allows use on up to two computers at once.
- Windows, macOS, and Linux are supported.
How we compare
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Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.
- thecatenary.app
FAQ
Is Catenary available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
How is Catenary billed?
No subscription: Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase with local, Ed25519-signed license verification, no account or telemetry required. A 7-day Pro trial runs directly in the app, no card or account.
What plans does Catenary offer?
The catalog documents 2 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Is Catenary currently available?
Catenary is active.
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