AI Development Tools
Discover the latest AI-powered development tools that are revolutionizing how we write, review, and maintain code.
Cursor
by Anysphere
An AI-powered code editor that combines frontier models like Claude and GPT with a modern development environment, offering intelligent code completion, refactoring, and natural language interactions for enhanced productivity.
Pros
- •Tab feature predicts your next edits intelligently
- •Understands your entire codebase for context-aware suggestions
- •Natural language code editing and generation
- •Built-in AI chat with project context awareness
- •Privacy mode with SOC 2 certification
- •VS Code-like interface with extension support
Cons
- •Premium features require subscription
- •Some advanced features unavailable with API keys
- •May have performance impacts on lower-end systems
- •Learning curve to use AI features effectively
Pricing
Hobby: Free (one-week Pro trial, limited Agent requests, limited Tab completions). Pro: $20/month (unlimited Tab completions, Background Agents, extended Agent limits). Pro+: $60/month (3x usage on all models). Ultra: $200/month (20x usage, priority access). Teams: $40/user/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing.
GitHub Copilot
by Microsoft/GitHub
An AI pair programmer that helps developers write better code faster by suggesting whole lines or blocks of code as they type. Features improved code suggestions, security scanning, and Copilot Chat for complex coding tasks.
Pros
- •Seamless integration with popular IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim)
- •Context-aware code suggestions based on your codebase
- •Supports 50+ programming languages
- •Copilot Chat for complex queries and explanations
- •Built-in security scanning with Copilot Security
- •Free for verified students and open-source maintainers
Cons
- •Can be expensive for individual developers
- •Suggestions may not always match project style
- •Requires internet connection
- •May suggest copyrighted code
Pricing
Individual: $10/month or $100/year. Business: $19/user/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing. Free for verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source projects.
Google Antigravity
by Google
An AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE) designed with an agent-first paradigm. Built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, it enables developers to delegate complex coding tasks to autonomous AI agents powered by Google's Gemini 3 Pro model. Features both traditional editor view and manager view for orchestrating multiple agents.
Pros
- •Agent-first development paradigm
- •Multiple AI model support including Gemini 3 Pro
- •Manager view for orchestrating parallel agent tasks
- •Asynchronous task execution
- •Fork of VS Code with familiar interface
- •Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cons
- •New tool (released November 2025) with evolving features
- •Requires understanding of agent-based workflows
- •May have learning curve for agent orchestration
- •Currently in public preview
Pricing
Free during public preview. Pricing to be announced.
Windsurf
by Windsurf AI
A next-generation AI programming assistant that integrates with your IDE to provide accurate code recommendations, bug fixes, and intelligent refactoring suggestions. Features deep codebase understanding and multi-agent collaboration.
Pros
- •Deep codebase understanding
- •Context-aware completions
- •Advanced refactoring capabilities
- •Multi-framework support
- •Privacy-focused design
- •Real-time collaboration features
Cons
- •New to market with evolving features
- •Premium features require subscription
- •Initial indexing can be resource-intensive
- •Limited language support compared to competitors
Pricing
Free tier available. Pro: $15/month. Team: $25/user/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing.
Tabnine
by Tabnine
An AI code completion tool that provides intelligent code suggestions based on your codebase and best practices. Features improved accuracy and enterprise security.
Pros
- •Works offline
- •Private codebase training
- •Multiple IDE support
- •Custom model training
- •Enterprise security features
- •Code explanation capabilities
Cons
- •Free version has limited features
- •Can be resource-intensive
- •Suggestions may be less context-aware than competitors
- •Setup can be complex
Pricing
Free tier available. Starter: $12/month. Pro: $39/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing with advanced features.
Codeium
by Exafunction
A free AI code completion tool that provides intelligent suggestions across multiple programming languages and IDEs. Features enhanced performance and wide language support.
Pros
- •Completely free for individuals
- •Fast and lightweight
- •Multiple language support
- •No code data collection
- •Easy setup
- •Chat interface for complex queries
Cons
- •Less feature-rich than paid alternatives
- •Limited customization options
- •May have slower response times
- •Less sophisticated suggestions for complex codebases
Pricing
Free for individuals with unlimited basic completions. Enterprise: Custom pricing with advanced features and support.
Amazon CodeWhisperer
by Amazon
An AI-powered coding companion that provides real-time code suggestions and security scanning. Features improved AWS integration and enhanced security features.
Pros
- •Free for individual use
- •Built-in security scanning
- •AWS integration
- •Multiple IDE support
- •Reference tracking
- •Supports 15+ programming languages
Cons
- •Less sophisticated than some competitors
- •AWS-centric approach
- •Suggestions can be basic
- •Limited customization options
Pricing
Individual: Free with unlimited code suggestions. Professional: $19/user/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing with additional security features.
Microsoft Copilot
by Microsoft
Microsoft's AI assistant integrating OpenAI's GPT models with Microsoft's applications and services. Available as a standalone service and embedded throughout Microsoft 365 applications, offering AI-powered assistance across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Pros
- •Deep integration with Microsoft ecosystem (Office, Windows, Edge)
- •Combines GPT-4/GPT-5 capabilities with Microsoft data
- •Specialized versions for different applications
- •Enterprise-ready with compliance and security features
- •Context-aware across Microsoft 365
- •Enhanced web search through Bing
- •Available in multiple Microsoft products
Cons
- •Premium features require subscription
- •Varying capabilities across different versions
- •Requires Microsoft account
- •Performance depends on connection quality
- •Less transparent about underlying models
- •Tied to Microsoft ecosystem
Pricing
Copilot Pro: $20/month for individuals. Copilot for Microsoft 365: $30/user/month for business. Some basic features available for free. Enterprise: Custom pricing.
Replit AI
by Replit
An AI coding assistant integrated into the Replit IDE, offering pair programming capabilities and code generation. Features improved collaboration and project management.
Pros
- •Built into Replit IDE
- •Real-time collaboration
- •Project-based learning
- •Cloud-based development
- •Multiple language support
- •Improved code debugging assistance
Cons
- •Tied to Replit platform
- •Limited offline capabilities
- •May be slower than local IDEs
- •Less powerful than standalone tools
Pricing
Free tier available. Core: $7/month. Hacker: $20/month. Pro: $25/month with additional features.
CodeGPT
by CodeGPT
A VS Code extension that brings AI capabilities to your development workflow with multiple AI model integrations. Features improved model support and customization options.
Pros
- •VS Code integration
- •Multiple AI model support (GPT, Claude, etc.)
- •Custom prompts
- •Code explanation
- •Active development
- •Multilingual support
Cons
- •Requires API keys
- •May have rate limits
- •Setup can be complex
- •Limited offline capabilities
Pricing
Free extension. Pay-per-use pricing based on API costs (varies by model: GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, etc.).
Sourcegraph Cody
by Sourcegraph
An AI coding assistant that understands your entire codebase, providing intelligent code navigation, generation, and refactoring suggestions with enhanced codebase analysis capabilities.
Pros
- •Whole codebase understanding
- •Intelligent code navigation
- •Code generation and refactoring
- •Multiple IDE support
- •Enterprise security
- •Advanced semantic code analysis
Cons
- •Requires codebase indexing
- •Can be resource-intensive
- •Setup can be complex
- •Limited offline capabilities
Pricing
Free tier available. Pro: $19/user/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing.
CodeQL
by GitHub
A semantic code analysis engine that helps developers find vulnerabilities and improve code quality. Features enhanced security analysis and custom query capabilities.
Pros
- •Advanced security analysis
- •Custom query language
- •Multiple language support
- •CI/CD integration
- •Enterprise security
- •Integrated with GitHub Advanced Security
Cons
- •Steep learning curve
- •Requires expertise to write queries
- •Can be resource-intensive
- •Limited to supported languages
Pricing
Free for public repositories. Enterprise: Custom pricing.