GitHub Copilot
by GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot offers coding help through apps, a web service and extensions on desktop and mobile platforms.
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Best AI Coding Assistants 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
GitHub Copilot leads this list of 103 (record score 9.1, free plan). Claude Code is next (record score 8.9, free plan), and JetBrains Junie is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.4).
Coding assistants that use AI offer code completion, conversational help, coding agents, and terminal-based access for writing, explaining, or modifying software. This guide sets the tools side by side using free availability, entry-level paid pricing, IDE support, codebase indexing, and platform coverage.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 GitHub Copilot | GitHub Copilot offers coding help through apps, a web service and extensions on desktop and mobile platforms. | 9.1 | $10 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Claude Code | Claude Code may suit developers who want a coding agent with terminal access and codebase indexing. | 8.9 | $17 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 03 JetBrains Junie | JetBrains Junie offers chat assistance and a coding agent across JetBrains IDEs and Android Studio. | 8.4 | $8.33 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Amazon Q | 8.4 | $3 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 OpenCode | Coding tool with chat, agents and codebase indexing for desktop, web and IDE extensions. | 8.4 | $10 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Kilo Code | Kilo Code combines code completion, chat assistance and a coding agent across apps, APIs, extensions and web. | 8.3 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Devin | Devin suits developers and teams looking for an agent to handle coding workflows, from bug fixing to migrations. | 8.2 | $20 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Gemini CLI | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Tongyi Lingma | Coding tool with completion, chat and agent support in desktop IDE extensions. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 10 OpenAI Codex | 8.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 |
The page presents entries in its current order. Read the comparison fields to match a tool to your coding setup and budget, without treating placement as a score.
02
Claude Code
Claude Code may suit developers who want a coding agent with terminal access and codebase indexing.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 Record8.9 Visit
03
JetBrains Junie
JetBrains Junie offers chat assistance and a coding agent across JetBrains IDEs and Android Studio.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record8.4 Visit
04
Amazon Q
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record8.4 Visit
05
OpenCode
Coding tool with chat, agents and codebase indexing for desktop, web and IDE extensions.
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+5 Record8.4 Visit
6
Kilo Code
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $15 a month Record8.3 Visit Kilo Code combines code completion, chat assistance and a coding agent across apps, APIs, extensions and web.
7
Devin
WebWindowsMac+2 $20 a month Record8.2 Visit Devin suits developers and teams looking for an agent to handle coding workflows, from bug fixing to migrations.
9
Tongyi Lingma
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record8.1 Visit Coding tool with completion, chat and agent support in desktop IDE extensions.
12
Atlassian Rovo Dev
WebMacLinux+1 $20 a month Record7.8 Visit It suits professional software engineers who want AI assistance with planning, code work, and review within Jira-related workflows.
14
Amp
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+3 $20 a month Record7.7 Visit Amp suits developers who want an agent-assisted coding environment across local and cloud workspaces, with editor, GitHub, and Slack connections.
16
Agentforce Vibes
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record7.6 Visit Agentforce Vibes provides code completion through apps, APIs, extensions and web services.
18
Aider
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record7.4 Visit Aider is an open-source terminal tool with chat, codebase indexing and VS Code support.
19
Qoder CN
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4 59 CNY a month Record7.4 Visit Qoder CN may suit developers who want coding assistance across supported IDEs and languages, or organizations looking for agent workflows and enterprise controls.
20
CodeGPT
WindowsMacLinux+3 $10 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit Coding assistant with code completion through desktop, API, extension and self-hosted deployments.
21
AskCodi
WebWindowsMac+3 $1,990 a year Record7.2 Visit Coding tool that provides chat and agent features through desktop, web and API clients.
22
Gemini Code Assist
WebWindowsMac+1 $22.80 a month, billed yearly Record7.2 Visit Coding tool with completion, chat and agent features for web, desktop and many IDEs.
23
OpenHands
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record7.2 Visit OpenHands offers chat, codebase indexing and coding-agent features, with self-hosted and app access.
Before you choose
Check the free path and paid starting price
A free plan can let you begin without a subscription. Amazon Q, Claude Code, Kilo Code, Amp, OpenHands, Qoder CN, Twill, HiCode, and muxd are marked with a free plan.
Published paid starting points differ. The listed entry prices are $3 per user per month for Amazon Q, $15 per user per month for Kilo Code, $20 per user per month for Amp, and $50 per month for Twill.
Look for a trial period
A trial gives you time to evaluate a paid path. Amazon Q shows a 60-day period; Kilo Code and Qoder CN each show 14 days.
Check the pricing note for the term and starting point shown for the tool you are considering.
Match the platform to your setup
The list tracks Linux, macOS, Windows, web, extension, and API access. Choose a tool whose listed platform matches where you write and run code.
If you move between a desktop editor, browser, and terminal, review platform labels before deciding.
Compare how you want help
Code completion can help while you type. Chat assistance can support questions and explanations. A coding agent can handle broader coding tasks, while terminal access connects the assistant to command-line work.
Use the supported IDEs and codebase-indexing fields to check how a tool fits your editor and project context.
Questions
What features does this list compare?
The comparison covers free availability, starting paid price, code completion, chat assistance, coding agents, supported IDEs, codebase indexing, and terminal access.
Which examples have a free plan?
Amazon Q, Claude Code, Kilo Code, Amp, OpenHands, Qoder CN, Twill, HiCode, and muxd are marked with a free plan.
Which examples list a free trial?
Amazon Q shows a 60-day trial; Kilo Code and Qoder CN each show 14-day trials.
What platforms appear in the comparison?
The platform fields cover Linux, macOS, Windows, web, extension, and API access.
What paid starting prices are shown?
The displayed starting prices are $3 per user per month for Amazon Q, $15 per user per month for Kilo Code, $20 per user per month for Amp, and $50 per month for Twill.
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