Best AI Code Editors in 2026
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In short: Qoder is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Kiro and Tesseract. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Kiro. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Cortex AI IDE at $6.67/mo.
An AI code editor combines a place to work on code with varying kinds of AI assistance. Compare agent mode, codebase indexing, and model choice alongside editor features such as a built-in terminal and extensions support. Replit, Kiro, and Qoder are among the options to consider. Included AI usage and free-plan availability help you assess what access is listed, while paid-from pricing provides another cost point. Check supported platforms against the devices you use, and think about whether your work depends on navigating a codebase, using extensions, or running commands in an integrated terminal. The listed features offer a way to weigh coding workflow needs against AI capabilities.
23 AI code editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Qoder iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$20/mo Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 2 Kiro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$20/mo Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 3 Tesseract iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4Free Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 4 Zed No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$10/mo
- 5 Devin Desktop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$20/mo Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 6 Creor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$20/mo Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 7 Cortex AI IDE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$6.67/mo Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 8 Devgrex No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 9 Hyperlane No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 10 Zubvo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 11 Google Antigravity IDE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 12 Tidet No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 13 FrankenCoder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Agent mode: YesModel choice: bring your ownCodebase indexing: Yes
- 14 Harmonic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 15 Shape No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple modelsCodebase indexing: Yes
- 16 Dream No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9Free Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 17 ACLIDE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 18 StarkIDE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 19 OmniIDE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 20 BIKODE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 21 Admiral No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 22 Clave No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Agent mode: YesModel choice: multiple models
- 23 Cursor Origin No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1$20/mo
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Questions about this list
Which AI code editor is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Qoder is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 9.4. Kiro is second and Tesseract third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Cortex AI IDE has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.