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Best AI Code Editors in 2026

AI code editors combine coding environments with AI-related capabilities that can shape how you work on software. Compared on agent mode, codebase indexing and model choice, the entries also show details such as built-in terminals, extensions support and included AI usage. Replit, Kiro and Qoder are among the options shown. Consider supported platforms alongside the editor features to see which environments match your setup. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context as you compare the listed tools and usage with the ways you want AI assistance to fit into your development work.

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    Cortex AI IDE

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

    Cortex combines agentic coding tools, provider choice, and locally stored project history. Check the API-key requirement and macOS installation approach before choosing it.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    ACLIDE

    Free plan APIMacWeb+1

    ACLIDE centralizes access to multiple model providers and offers usage tracking with defined monthly credit allowances.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from €5/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Creor

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Creor combines codebase-oriented agents with reviewable edits, model integrations, and cloud-agent runs.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Devgrex

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Devgrex combines editing, agent tasks and model choice, with local and offline options among its stated capabilities. Its free plan covers local completions, agent chat and offline mode.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Clave

    Free plan MacWindows

    Choose Clave if you want a free, open source desktop workspace for several coding agents, with project files and agent controls close at hand.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Devin Desktop

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Devin Desktop combines agent coordination with a desktop IDE and supports several operating systems.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Google Antigravity IDE

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Antigravity IDE combines code assistance with agents that work across the editor, terminal, and browser.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Dream

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Dream if you want a free, open-source desktop IDE that brings AI agent conversations together with files, previews and Git tools.

    7.2 Open source Visit site
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    Kiro

    Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2

    Kiro combines specification-led agent workflows with code verification and configurable automation. The free plan is limited to 50 credits monthly, and web use requires a paid subscription.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo Visit site
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    Qoder

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Qoder combines coding agents, an IDE, and terminal workflows, with paid development features such as Quest and Repo Wiki. Check the plan’s credit allocation and limits against your expected use.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $20/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Hyperlane

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Hyperlane if you want a free desktop IDE that can coordinate multiple coding agents in separate worktrees and includes a broad set of editor and development tools.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Replit

    by Replit
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Replit combines AI-assisted app creation with a browser-based development environment and built-in services. Starter has defined project and task limits, while Core and Pro are billed annually.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $18/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Tesseract

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Tesseract brings creation, research and cross-device utilities into one computer-based tool, with a wide range of listed integrations.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Tidet

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    Pick Tidet if you want a desktop IDE with agent workflows, several model-provider options, and tools for reviewing agent actions and changes.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    TRAE

    Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2

    TRAE combines an AI-assisted IDE and coding agent with a separate work assistant. Review the plan allowances, trial eligibility, and indexing details before choosing a setup.

    7.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Admiral

    Free plan Mac

    Admiral brings task planning, AI chats, terminal work, and Git tools into one macOS workspace. Its local storage and approval controls are notable, but GitHub review details remain on GitHub.com.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Calliope AI

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    6.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    StarkIDE

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose StarkIDE if you want a local desktop workspace for coding agents, project editing, git, and database or storage tools.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
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    Zubvo

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose Zubvo if you want an AI code editor with multi-file agent work, parallel sessions and an integrated preview browser.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Harmonic

    Free plan Mac

    Harmonic focuses on organizing parallel coding-agent work and moving completed tabs toward a merge. Its app license does not cover access to the agents, so users need their own plans and keys.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $49/yr Visit site
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    Zed

    by Zed
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Zed combines code editing with Git tools, debugging, remote development, extensions, and team collaboration. Check the Personal prediction limit and Pro token overage billing against your needs.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    OmniIDE

    Free plan Windows

    OmniIDE combines an AI coding agent with editor features such as refactoring, debugging, Git, and an integrated terminal.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Shape

    Free plan Windows

    Shape brings visual editing, coding, Git, and agent tasks into one Windows workspace. Check the monthly usage limits and paid credit allowances against the work you expect to do.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
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    Cursor Origin

    by Cursor Origin
    Paid APILinuxMac+2

    Origin combines repository hosting with pull requests, code browsing, and API access, but it remains in staged early beta.

    5.9 From $20/user/mo Visit site
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    FrankenCoder

    Paid LinuxMacWindows

    FrankenCoder combines development, browser, research, and security agents with local-model options.

    5.6 From $99 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

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