Start with the workbench.
Take it everywhere with Pro.
Build locally with the AI subscriptions and hardware you already use. Upgrade to Pro for secure access and continuity across desktop and mobile—without a separate compute bill from Recursive.
Free
The complete AI workbench on your computer
Plan, build, review, and automate locally
- AI work sessions
- Plans, tasks & backlog
- Inbox & agent messaging
- Automations & scheduling
- Parallel work across agents
- Create your own plugins
- Your data stays on your machine
Recursive Pro
Your workbench, wherever the work takes you
Pro for individuals
Securely continue your local work from any device.
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
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- Everything in Free, plus…
- Check in, approve requests, and start sessions remotely
- Keep your workspaces in sync across your devices
- Connect through an end-to-end encrypted tunnel
- Trigger automations from integrations and webhooks
- Preview upcoming releases, plus custom themes and sounds
Teams
Recursive at work
Flexible plans for your organization
- Everything in Pro for every seat
- Centralized billing & volume pricing
- Become a featured organization
- Cancel anytime
- Save 30% annually
- Runs locally
- Your data stays on your machine
- Independent and user-supported
Compare plans
Both plans give you the complete local workbench. Pro adds secure access and continuity across devices while your software and agents continue running on hardware you control.
| Plan details Features | Free Complete local workspace | Recursive Pro Remote access + sync |
|---|---|---|
| Building with agents | ||
| Agent sessions | Included | Included |
| Tasks & backlog management | Included | Included |
| Inbox & agent messaging | Included | Included |
| Automations & scheduling | Included | Included |
| Parallel task delegation | Included | Included |
| Plugin support | Included | Included |
| Access & sync | ||
| Data stays on your machine | Included | Included |
| Remote access from your phone | Not included | Included |
| End-to-end encrypted tunnel | Not included | Included |
| Multi-device sync | Not included | Included |
| Release previews | Not included | Included |
| Custom themes | Not included | Included |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about pricing
Why choose Pro if Recursive is free?
Free gives you the complete local workspace. Pro gives those local agents cloud-like reach without moving them to cloud compute: check running work, approve requests, start sessions remotely, and keep projects synced across your devices.
How does annual billing work?
Annual Pro is billed once at $99 per year. That saves $45 compared with paying $12 each month — 30%.
What exactly does Pro unlock?
The complete local workspace runs free on your machine. Pro is for when you walk away from it: an end-to-end encrypted tunnel lets you check on running agents, approve permission requests, and start new sessions from your phone or any other device, with your workspaces synced across up to 5 machines. Pro also includes release previews and custom themes.
Do I have to pay for commercial use?
No. You are not required to pay to use Recursive for work, however if your organization relies on Recursive we encourage you to get in touch about Teams to keep Recursive independent and user-supported.
What is your refund policy?
Try the complete local product free before subscribing. Pro subscriptions can be canceled anytime; access continues through the current billing period. Payments for the current term are non-refundable.
How do I get my license key?
After checkout we email your license key from license@recursive.computer — there's no account, the key is your credential. Paste it into Settings → License to activate. Lost it? Recover your license and we'll resend it to the email you used at checkout.
Do you store, access, or process user data?
Recursive runs locally on your machine. Your code, sessions, and project data never leave your device unless you explicitly use Pro's remote access, which is secured with end-to-end encryption.