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Open-source command-line tool for AI pair programming that edits code in your local git repository.
Open (open weights/source) Apache-2.0
Use cases
- Making multi-file code changes from natural-language requests
- Refactoring or extending an existing codebase from the terminal
- Pair programming with local or hosted models without leaving the CLI
Pricing: Aider is free and open source (Apache-2.0); the only cost is API usage for the LLM you connect, or nothing when using a local model.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-10.
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Agentic coding tool from Sourcegraph that runs locally or in remote orbs, writing and shipping code from the terminal, editors, web, and phone.
Paid
Use cases
- Delegating multi-file coding tasks from the terminal, editor, or phone
- Running parallel agents in remote orbs without local worktrees
- Replacing an individual Cody workflow with an agentic tool
Pricing: Amp is sold as paid Megawatt ($20/month) and Gigawatt ($200/month) subscriptions that include agent usage and orb hours, or as unconstrained usage billing. Individual Cody Free and Pro plans ended in 2025.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-09.
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Anthropic's agentic coding tool that works in the terminal, editing files, running commands, and completing tasks across a codebase.
Paid
Use cases
- Implementing features and bug fixes end to end from the terminal
- Large refactors that span many files
- Automating repetitive engineering chores in CI or scripts
Pricing: Claude Code is included with Claude paid plans and is also available through usage-priced API access.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-09.
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Open-source autonomous coding agent for editors and terminals that can edit files, run commands, and use the browser with your approval.
Open (open weights/source) Apache-2.0
Use cases
- Delegating multi-step coding tasks inside VS Code
- Debugging with an agent that can run commands and inspect output
- Extending agent capabilities with MCP tools
Pricing: Cline is free and open source for individual developers; costs come from model usage via your own API keys or Cline's usage-based access. Enterprise plans add team controls.
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OpenAI's software engineering agent that writes features, fixes bugs, and proposes pull requests from cloud sandboxes or the terminal.
Paid
Use cases
- Delegating bug fixes and feature work to an agent
- Automated code review and PR preparation
- Asking questions about large codebases
Pricing: Codex access is bundled with ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans, with additional usage purchasable; API use is billed per token.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-04.
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Autonomous AI software engineer that plans and completes end-to-end development tasks in its own sandboxed workspace.
Paid
Use cases
- Clearing well-scoped tickets and bug fixes autonomously
- Code migrations and dependency upgrades
- Prototyping features that engineers then review and refine
Pricing: Devin is a paid product with subscription plans; usage is metered by agent working time.
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Google's open-source terminal agent that brings Gemini models to the command line for coding, research, and task automation.
Open (open weights/source) Apache-2.0
Use cases
- Coding and debugging from the terminal
- Automating shell and file tasks
- Research and Q&A in the command line
Pricing: Free with generous limits for individual Google accounts; higher usage is available through paid Google AI and API plans.
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Google's asynchronous coding agent that clones a repository, plans changes, and completes tasks like bug fixes in the background.
Freemium
Use cases
- Offloading bug fixes and small features to an agent
- Automating dependency bumps and test writing
- Working through backlogs while developers focus elsewhere
Pricing: Jules includes a free tier with daily task limits; higher limits come with paid Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-10.