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Best AI code editor

An editor where AI writes, edits and refactors code with you.

4 picks, ordered by fit for this job. The score is each tool's overall editorial score out of 10. Adoption inside that score is an estimate.

  1. #1 by fit

    Cursor

    AI Coding & Vibe Coding

    9/10Overall score

    The default vibe-coding editor: agent edits across many files.

    Best for
    Daily AI-first coding
    Skip if
    You refuse to install a desktop editor

    Paid$30/mo (Grok Bot on Premium)

    Grok Bot is included on The X Subscription Premium ($30/mo), Super ($100/mo) and Ultra ($200/mo) plans. Free and Plus ($8/mo) don't include Grok Bot. Usage draws from a shared weekly pool; prices exclude tax. New subscribers get 50% off the first month (Premium $15, Super $50, Ultra $100), then regular price. Limited-time promo; confirm at checkout. Price source · Promo source · checked Oct 20, 2026

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  2. #2 by fit

    GitHub Copilot

    AI Coding & Vibe Coding

    8/10Overall score

    Works inside VS Code, JetBrains, Xcode and more with deep GitHub ties.

    Best for
    Staying in your current IDE
    Skip if
    You want a no-code builder

    Freemium$10/mo

    Free $0 (limited). Pro $10/mo, Pro+ $39/mo, Max $100/mo; usage via GitHub AI Credits. Price source · checked Oct 20, 2026

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  3. 5 AI tools every morning

    Each one includes the starting price and when to skip it. One email a day at 6am your time.

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  4. #3 by fit

    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

    AI Coding & Vibe Coding

    6/10Overall score

    Agentic IDE with unlimited tab completions on the free plan.

    Best for
    A free AI IDE to start
    Skip if
    The rebrand churn worries you

    Freemium$20/mo

    Free $0. Pro $20/mo, Max $200/mo. Teams $80/mo + $40/dev seat. Price source · checked Oct 20, 2026

    Note: windsurf.com redirects to devin.ai/desktop; rebrand inferred from redirect

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  5. #4 by fit

    OpenAI Codex

    AI Coding & Vibe Coding

    8/10Overall score

    OpenAI's coding agent, included in ChatGPT plans.

    Best for
    Already paying for ChatGPT
    Skip if
    You need a full IDE experience

    FreemiumIncluded with ChatGPT plans (Go $8/mo, Plus $20/mo)

    Included with ChatGPT plans: Free $0, Go $8/mo, Plus $20/mo, Pro from $100/mo (limits vary by plan). Price source · checked Oct 20, 2026

    Note: Free-plan Codex access not verified

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