Listed together in guide “Choosing a VS Code AI extension”
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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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-10.
Listed together in guide “Choosing a VS Code AI extension”
Open-source AI code assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains, acquired by Cursor with standalone development wound down.
Open (open weights/source) Apache-2.0
Use cases
- Coding assistance with a self-chosen or local model
- Privacy-focused development without a fixed vendor
- Customizing assistant behavior per project
Pricing: The extension is free and open source; costs come only from any hosted models a developer chooses to connect.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-10.
Listed together in guide “Multi-file edits in an existing repository”
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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Listed together in guide “Multi-file edits in an existing repository”
Agent-native software development platform from Factory AI that uses Droids to plan, write, test, and ship code across the software lifecycle.
Paid
Use cases
- Turning a ticket into a reviewed pull request with an agent
- Running parallel coding missions across a large codebase
- Enterprise SDLC automation with permission and audit controls
Pricing: Factory is a paid enterprise product. Pricing is sold by Factory and varies by deployment model, including SaaS, hybrid, on-prem, and air-gapped.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-04.
Listed together in guide “Multi-file edits in an existing repository”
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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Listed together in guide “Choosing a VS Code AI extension”
Code integrity platform (formerly CodiumAI) for AI-generated tests, reviews, and code suggestions.
Freemium
Use cases
- Raising test coverage automatically
- Speeding up PR review with AI summaries and findings
- Enforcing code quality standards in CI
Pricing: A free Developer tier covers individual use; Teams and Enterprise plans are per-seat with advanced integrations and support.
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Related: shares the task Writing new code, Editing an existing codebase
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.
Related: shares the task Writing new code, Editing an existing codebase
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.