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Best AI Coding Assistants in 2026 — page 2
- 103 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Agentforce Vibes
by Agentforce VibesFree plan AndroidAPIExtension+5Agentforce Vibes brings several coding-assistance capabilities to its own IDE and Visual Studio Code, with web and mobile access also listed.
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SideCar
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1SideCar combines completion, chat, indexing, and an autonomous coding agent while allowing local-model use. Its VS Code focus and shell-privilege warning are central considerations.
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Spettro
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Spettro combines repository-focused agents with local and hosted model options, and its free plan includes the full feature set for users supplying an API key.
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CodeBuddy
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1CodeBuddy combines agent planning, coding assistance, terminal work, and editor integration without a listed paid plan.
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Qoder CN
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Qoder CN combines an IDE, coding agents, and integrations for individual or organizational use. Its credit-based plans and license minimums matter when selecting a tier.
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Klaat Code
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3Choose Klaat Code if you want an agent that can work across a codebase from the terminal, with a local code graph and shared editor memory.
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Jules
Free plan APILinuxWebJules handles repository changes through an approval-first plan and pull-request workflow.
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Huawei Cloud CodeArts Agent
by Huawei Cloud CodeArts AgentFree plan ExtensionMacWindowsCodeArts Agent combines specification-driven planning, code generation, repository understanding, and quality assurance across popular IDEs and terminals.
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SquadCoder
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2SquadCoder offers a broad, local-first coding-agent workflow with team agents, project memory, and offline search.
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Forge
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1Forge combines everyday coding assistance with structured language-model testing and verifiable reports.
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Codebolt
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Codebolt combines agent orchestration with desktop, cloud, CLI, SDK, and self-hosted deployment paths.
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Twill
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Twill focuses on moving coding work across agents, machines, and team tools while preserving task context.
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Agent Code
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Agent Code offers broad execution modes, model-provider support, and documented safeguards for coding tasks.
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Code Assistant
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2Code Assistant combines autonomous code work with editor, terminal, MCP, browser, and document workflows.
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muxd
Free plan APIiPhoneLinux+4muxd combines terminal coding assistance with broad provider support, local session storage, and reversible git checkpoints.
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HiCode
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3HiCode combines coding assistance with direct project and terminal work across desktop, web, and mobile control options.
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SWE-agent
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2SWE-agent offers a configurable research-oriented agent for repository work, vulnerability investigation, and custom tasks across major desktop systems.
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CodeMate AI
by CodeMate AIFree plan WebWindowsMac+1CodeMate AI combines editor support, coding assistance, indexing, and terminal access across several platforms.
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MarsCode
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2MarsCode combines IDE plugins with a browser-based development environment and broad language support. Review its data-use terms and unlisted membership pricing before choosing a paid tier.
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LIQ CODE
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3LIQ CODE brings coding, research, document analysis and diagram generation into an agent workflow with review before changes are accepted.
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Pi
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2Pi offers a customizable terminal agent with broad provider support, multiple operating modes, and navigable session history.
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Bandit Stealth
by Bandit StealthFree plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2Bandit Stealth combines agent-driven coding tasks with configurable review controls and local or hosted inference.
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OpenADE
Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1OpenADE centers on orchestrating coding agents rather than editing code manually.
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SeaShell
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1SeaShell emphasizes controlled terminal workflows, local models, and permission-gated changes.
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NOVA Terminal
by NOVA TerminalFree plan LinuxMacWindowsNOVA Terminal combines project-aware coding work with tests, persistent context, and permission controls.