AI coding assistants

IDE-integrated assistants that pair with you while you code — chat, inline edits, and contextual suggestions.

Cursor

Free + $20

VS Code fork with the best Tab completion in the business and a competent Composer agent.

Agent Multi-file

GitHub Copilot

Free + $10

The original AI coding assistant — broad IDE support, predictable pricing, and the deepest GitHub integration.

Agent Multi-file

Windsurf

Free + $15

VS Code fork with the Cascade agent and an unusually generous free tier.

Agent Multi-file