Codeium vs Cody

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you meets sourcegraph's ai. Here's our take.

Codeium

Nice Pick

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you.

Pros

• Real-time, context-aware suggestions that actually make sense
• Seamless integration with VS Code, JetBrains, and other popular editors
• Free tier with generous usage limits for solo developers

Cons

• Can generate overly verbose or boilerplate-heavy code
• Struggles with niche or legacy codebases

Cody

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

Pros

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

Cons

• Less refined
• Smaller community
• Fewer features

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Codeium is a devtools while Cody is a ai coding tools. We picked Codeium based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Codeium wins

Based on overall popularity. Codeium is more widely used, but Cody excels in its own space.