# Xcodes for Mac

> Install and switch Xcode versions painlessly.

Xcodes downloads every Xcode release in parallel, verifies it, and lets you pick the active one with a click.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Robots and Pencils
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://www.xcodes.app/
- Homebrew cask: xcodes-app
- Source code: https://github.com/XcodesOrg/XcodesApp
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 8.6k
- Last commit: 2026-10-13
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/xcodes/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask xcodes-app
```

## Questions

### Is Xcodes free?

Yes. Xcodes is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at XcodesOrg/XcodesApp.

### Where can I download Xcodes for Mac?

Download Xcodes from the developer's website (xcodes.app) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Xcodes from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask xcodes-app`.

### What are good alternatives to Xcodes?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are Zed (open source), Ghostty (open source), iTerm2 (open source) and Sequel Ace (open source).

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Tags: xcode, open source