AI tools for programming and development
Short answer
AI assistants for development compared: code completion, app builders, pricing and privacy.
Coding AIs range from completion inside the editor through agents that work whole tickets to platforms where full applications emerge from a description.
Professional teams care about repository-wide context, suggestion quality in their language, integration into review processes, and whether source code leaves their environment.
For beginners and business departments, no-code and prompt-to-app platforms are attractive: they lower the barrier substantially, shifting the demand towards precise specification and testing.
All tools in this category (16)
Aider
Aider is a popular open-source command-line tool for AI pair programming directly in your local terminal. It seamlessly links LLMs to Git repositories for precise code changes and refactoring.
Open SourceUnclear
Bolt.newBrings a complete development environment into the browser. The AI installs packages and runs web apps directly in a virtual environment.
FreemiumUS Cloud
Claude CodeA CLI tool (command line). Works directly in the terminal, understands Git repositories, and completes tasks via command.
FreemiumUS Cloud
Cody AIUses your company’s entire code graph (Sourcegraph) to answer questions across gigantic repositories.
FreemiumGDPR / EUContinue
Continue is a leading open-source AI code assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. Developers can connect custom LLMs, leverage tab autocomplete, and refactor code directly inside their IDE.
Open SourceUnclear
Create.xyzSimplifies the creation of interactive web elements and website components. Builds code widgets from voice or text input.
FreemiumUS Cloud
CursorThe currently most popular AI-native code editor (based on VS Code). Understands the entire codebase and writes code across multiple files.
FreemiumUS Cloud
Devin AIThe first fully autonomous software engineer. Devin solves complete GitHub issues, reads documentation, tests, and codes without intervention.
FreemiumGDPR / EU
GitHub CopilotThe AI pioneer. Plugs into all common IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains) and completes lines of code live as you type.
FreemiumGDPR / EU
LovablePlatform for “vibe coding”. Builds fully functional web applications from everyday language, including database and UI.
FreemiumUS CloudQodo
Qodo (formerly CodiumAI) is an AI-powered development platform that assists software engineers with unit test generation and code analysis. It integrates directly into popular IDEs to continuously improve software quality through automated testing and real-time feedback.
FreemiumGDPR / EU
Replit AgentAutonomous developer agent in the browser. Plans the project, sets up databases, writes code, tests, and publishes.
FreemiumUnclear
SupermavenUltra-fast autocomplete assistant. Thanks to its gigantic context window, it delivers code suggestions with virtually no noticeable delay.
FreemiumUS Cloud
v0.devGenerates copy-ready, modern UI code (React, Tailwind CSS) directly from text descriptions or design screenshots.
FreemiumUS Cloud
Websim AIA fascinating playground: generates fictional yet fully usable websites and small browser games simply by entering a URL.
FreemiumUnclear
Windsurf (Codeium)Agentic development environment. AI and developers work hand in hand; the AI recognizes intent and suggests the next step.
FreemiumUS Cloud
Frequently asked questions
Which AI helps most with programming?
Editor assistants are most efficient for suggestions while typing; agents with repository access are better for larger refactors. Many teams combine both.
Can I build an app without coding skills?
For prototypes and smaller applications yes, via platforms that turn a description into a running app. Operations, security and data modelling still need technical understanding.
Is my source code used for training?
Business and enterprise plans typically exclude it; free tiers not always. Check the privacy section of the tool profile and the settings in your provider account.