Ranking
Top 5 AI tools to code
Agentic editors, copilots and app generators: the best AI tools to code faster, from prototype to production.
- #1
CursorTop pickThe AI code editor that understands your whole project.
The AI editor that understands the whole project. Our favorite for daily agent-assisted coding.
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- #2
GitHub CopilotTop pickThe code copilot built into your editor.
The reference autocompletion, built into your IDE (VS Code, JetBrains).
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- #3
Devin (Cognition)RecommendedCognition's autonomous AI software engineer.
The autonomous software engineer: hand it a task, it codes and opens a pull request.
- #4
Bolt.newRecommendedDescribe a web app, Bolt builds and runs it in the browser.
From prompt to a full-stack web app running in the browser. Great for prototyping.
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- #5
ReplitRecommendedCode, host and deploy from the browser, with an AI agent.
Code, host and deploy from the browser, with an agent. Perfect to get started.
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Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Level | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cursor | Free · $20/mo (Pro) | Pro | Top pick |
| 2 | GitHub Copilot | $10/mo · free (students) | Pro | Top pick |
| 3 | Devin (Cognition) | Free · Pro $20/mo · Max $200 | Pro | Recommended |
| 4 | Bolt.new | Free (tokens) · from $25/mo | Beginner | Recommended |
| 5 | Replit | Free · Core $25/mo · Pro $100 | Beginner | Recommended |