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AI Coding Assistants

AI coding assistants work where you write code: inline completions, chat about your codebase and agent modes that plan and apply multi-file changes. Some are extensions for the editor you already use; others are AI-first editors built on the VS Code foundation that replace it. Both kinds are covered here.

How to choose:

  • Extension or new editor: an extension keeps your IDE, keybindings and plugins; an AI-first editor offers tighter integration but asks you to switch.
  • Pricing model: most plans now combine a monthly fee with usage-based credits for premium models and agent runs — estimate your real usage before committing.
  • Model choice: check which models you can use and whether access depends on the vendor’s partnerships.
  • Team controls: SSO, audit logs, data retention and policy settings matter as soon as more than one developer is involved.

Our reviews: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf (Devin Desktop), JetBrains AI (AI Assistant and Junie), Zed, Kiro, Augment Code, Tabnine.