How SwarmADE compares
Last verified June 14, 2026. Public information only. Tell us if anything is wrong.
| Dimension | SwarmADE | BridgeSpace | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source visibility | Closed | Open-source core[1] | Closed[5] | Closed[6] |
| Orchestration | Server-side Queen DAG planner | Lightweight client-side[1] | None (single agent)[5] | Autonomous loop[6] |
| Concurrent Hives | 1 / 3 / unlimited per plan | Single workspace[1] | Single workspace[5] | Single agent[6] |
| CLI bridging | 7 (Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Aider, Cline, Goose, Cursor) | 3 (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)[1] | n/a (Cursor is the editor) | n/a (uses cloud LLM) |
| Hierarchical swarm | Yes (Queen → Workers → Drones) | Flat workers[1] | Single agent[5] | Single agent[6] |
| Server-side drone reviews | 8 specialized Drones | None[1] | None[5] | None[6] |
| Memory model | Local-first markdown + cloud sync (Pro+) | Local-first markdown[1] | Cursor index (cloud)[5] | Cloud only[6] |
| Privacy: code execution location | Your machine | Your machine[1] | Your machine[5] | Cloud[6] |
| BYOK model | LLM via Honey, Workers via CLI subs | LLM via API keys[1] | LLM via Cursor sub[5] | All cloud[6] |
| Pricing | $20 / $50 / $100 (no free) | Free + $20 Pro[2] | $20 / $40 Pro[3] | $500 starting[4] |
| 7-day money-back | Yes | n/a (free tier)[2] | Yes[3] | Negotiated[4] |
| Open API | Planned v1.1 | Yes (MIT)[1] | Limited[5] | Limited[6] |
Where competitors win
BridgeSpace's open-source core is a real win if you need to fork. Cursor's editor experience is best-in-class — we don't aim to replace your editor (we work alongside any). Devin's autonomous mode is impressive for greenfield projects where you accept full automation.
Where SwarmADE wins
A hierarchical swarm with a server-side Queen is something no flat-agent product offers. Eight specialized Drones reviewing every change is unique to SwarmADE. Multi-Hive concurrency under one license is unmatched at our price point.
Sources
- https://github.com/bridgespace/bridgespace (accessed 2026-06-14)
- https://bridgespace.dev/pricing (accessed 2026-06-14)
- https://cursor.com/pricing (accessed 2026-06-14)
- https://devin.ai/pricing (accessed 2026-06-14)
- https://cursor.com (accessed 2026-06-14)
- https://devin.ai (accessed 2026-06-14)