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Compare 13 dedicated AI coding assistants: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Continue, Claude Code, Amazon Q, Cody, Tabnine, Supermaven, Zed AI, Windsurf, Replit, Aider, and Cline. Find the perfect IDE integration or command-line tool for your workflow.
| Feature | Cursor | GitHub Copilot | Windsurf | Continue | Claude Code | Amazon Q | Cody | Tabnine | Supermaven | Zed AI | Replit | Aider | Cline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | AI-first IDE | IDE Extension | AI-first IDE | VS Code Ext | VS Code Ext | IDE Extension | VS Code Ext | IDE Extension | IDE Extension | AI-first IDE | Browser IDE | CLI Tool | VS Code Ext |
| Agent Mode | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Autocomplete | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited |
| Context Awareness | ✅ Full codebase | ⚠️ Open files | ✅ Full codebase | ✅ Full codebase | ✅ Full codebase | ✅ Full codebase | ✅ Full codebase | ⚠️ Open files | ⚠️ Open files | ✅ Full codebase | ✅ Project | ✅ Git aware | ✅ Full codebase |
| Free Tier | 2000 completions | 2000 completions | Unlimited BYOK | ✅ Free | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | ✅ Free | ✅ Free |
| Pricing | $20/mo | $10/mo | Free tier, Pro $15/mo | Free, Team $10/mo | $17-20/mo | Varies | $9/mo | $12/mo | $20/mo | $10/mo | $20/mo | Free + API costs | Free + API costs |
What it is: An AI-first code editor forked from VS Code with deep LLM integration.
Pricing: $20/month for pro features
Best for: Developers who want AI deeply integrated into a familiar VS Code experience.
What it is: AI pair programmer from GitHub and OpenAI, integrated across multiple IDEs.
Pricing: $10/month (cheapest dedicated coding tool)
Best for: Developers who want reliable autocomplete and chat across different IDEs.
What it is: Open-source VS Code extension for AI coding assistance with local model support.
Pricing: Free for Solo, Team plans start at $10/developer/month
Best for: Privacy-conscious developers and open-source enthusiasts.
What it is: AI-first code editor from Codeium. Free with your own API keys. Best for flow state coding.
Pricing: Free tier available, Pro starts at $15/month
Best for: Developers who want tight AI integration without subscription costs and don't mind configuring their own API access.
What it is: VS Code extension for bringing Claude's capabilities directly into your editor. Excellent for complex reasoning tasks.
Pricing: Pro plan $17/month (annual) or $20/month (monthly)
Best for: Developers working on complex problems who value Claude's reasoning ability and already use Anthropic's API.
What it is: Enterprise-focused AI assistant integrated with AWS services. Best for AWS-heavy projects.
Pricing: Free tier available, paid plans start at $19/month
Best for: Teams heavily invested in AWS who need AI assistance that understands their cloud infrastructure.
What it is: Code intelligence platform with AI. Strong for large codebases and enterprise teams.
Pricing: Free for individuals, enterprise pricing varies
Best for: Enterprise teams managing large codebases who need powerful code search alongside AI assistance.
What it is: AI autocomplete with on-prem option. Good for enterprise security requirements.
Pricing: Free tier available, team plans start at $12/month
Best for: Security-conscious teams in regulated industries who need AI coding assistance without sending code to cloud services.
What it is: Fast AI autocomplete focused on speed and accuracy of suggestions.
Pricing: Free tier available, pro plans vary
Best for: Developers who prioritize speed and want lightweight autocomplete without heavy IDE integration.
What it is: High-performance editor with AI features. Best for speed-focused developers.
Pricing: Free, AI features may have usage limits
Best for: Developers who value editor performance above all else and want modern AI features without bloat.
What it is: Browser-based AI development environment. Zero install, instant deployment.
Pricing: Free tier available, paid plans for more resources
Best for: Rapid prototyping, learning, and projects where instant deployment matters more than local development power.
What it is: Command-line AI coding assistant that works with Git.
Pricing: Free, no Plans
Best for: Developers comfortable with CLI tools and Git-based workflows.
What it is: VS Code extension that brings Claude's capabilities to your editor.
Pricing: Free for individuals, Teams free through 2025 then $20/user/mo
Best for: VS Code users who want Claude-powered assistance without switching editors.