AI coding agent and code editor
AI Coding Assistants
18 tools · updated October 2026
AI coding tools autocomplete code, explain and refactor files, review pull requests and run agents that complete multi-step programming tasks. Compare IDE extensions, AI-first editors and terminal-based agents.
All AI coding assistants
GitHub's AI coding agent from issue to pull request
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal and IDE
OpenAI's coding agent for real engineering work
AI app and website builder with hosting built in
Agent-first coding desktop from Cognition (formerly Windsurf)
Open-source AI coding agent for your IDE and terminal
AI code reviews for pull requests
Agentic terminal and infrastructure for coding agents
Fast, open-source code editor with optional AI
JetBrains' system for building software with agents
AI pair programming in your terminal
AI code review and quality governance for teams
Google's AI coding assistant for teams and businesses
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding
Build apps and websites by describing them
AI builder for websites, apps and prototypes
Vercel's AI assistant for building full-stack web apps
Frequently asked questions
Which AI coding assistants have a free plan?
Of the 18 AI coding assistants listed here, 13 offer a free plan or free tier, including Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Replit, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf), Cline and Warp. Free plans usually come with usage limits, so check each listing for details.
Which AI coding assistants offer an API?
10 of the listed tools mention an API, SDK or developer platform on their official site, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf), Cline and Warp.
Are there AI coding assistants with mobile apps?
Yes. Replit, Claude and v0 offer iOS or Android apps according to their official sites.
How do you choose which AI coding assistants to list?
We list tools that are live, publicly available and clearly built around AI. Every description is written by our team from the tool's official website, and fields we cannot verify, such as a starting price, are left empty. Listings are not paid placements.