Best AI Coding Tools (2025)

AI-powered code editors and assistants that write, review, and debug code.

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Cursor

VS Code, but it actually understands your codebase. Game changer.

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#1

Cursor

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VS Code, but it actually understands your codebase. Game changer.

Pros

  • +Full codebase context
  • +Multi-file edits
  • +Built on VS Code
  • +Claude/GPT-4 support

Cons

  • -$20/month
  • -Can be slow
  • -Learning curve
#2

GitHub Copilot

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The OG. Reliable inline completions, but Cursor does more.

Pros

  • +Fast completions
  • +Inline suggestions
  • +GitHub integration
  • +Mature product

Cons

  • -No codebase context
  • -Single file focus
  • -Less intelligent edits
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#3

Cody

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Sourcegraph's AI. Good codebase search, not as polished.

Pros

  • +Codebase search
  • +Enterprise-ready
  • +Self-hosted option

Cons

  • -Less refined
  • -Smaller community
  • -Fewer features
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