Best AI for coding

Editors and agents that write, fix and explain code.

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  1. Cursor

    Best editor

    An AI-first code editor that feels like VS Code, with agents and a choice of models built in.

    Free planFrom $20/mo

    Best for: Developers who want an AI-first code editor

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  2. Claude Code

    Best for big changes

    A coding agent, not autocomplete. It reads your repo, makes changes and runs commands. Included with Claude Pro.

    No free planFrom $20/mo

    Best for: Developers who want an agent that works across their whole codebase

    Try Claude CodeDetails

  3. GitHub Copilot

    Best value

    The best value in AI coding: $10 a month, in the editor you already use.

    Free planFrom $10/mo

    Best for: Developers who want cheap AI help in the editor they already use

    Try GitHub CopilotDetails

  4. Codex

    Best with ChatGPT

    If you already pay for ChatGPT, you already have a strong coding agent. Plus unlocks the terminal and IDE.

    Free planFrom $8/mo

    Best for: ChatGPT subscribers who want a coding agent

    Try CodexDetails

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