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Best AI-first IDEs tools
Compare the best tools in the AI-first IDEs category: public pricing, use cases, integrations, privacy, agent depth and alternatives.
Best AI-first IDEs tools
This category groups AI developer tools for AI-first IDEs with public pricing, models, integrations, governance and use cases.
Observed top pick : Cursor — AI-first editor for daily shipping
| Tool | Price | Best for | Governance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor AI-first editor for daily shipping |
$20/mo Individual | AI-first editor for daily shipping | Privacy mode, team controls, SAML/OIDC on Teams | 4.7/5 |
| Devin Desktop (Windsurf) AI IDE with local Cascade plus Devin Cloud |
$0 free · $20/mo Pro | AI IDE with local Cascade plus Devin Cloud | Plan quotas, BYOK options, enterprise deployment options | 4.5/5 |
| Kiro An AI IDE built around specs and hooks for teams that want more structure than vibe coding alone. |
$0 free · $20/mo Pro | Spec-driven AI IDE and production-oriented agent work | Account, team and enterprise controls by plan | 4.3/5 |
| Google Antigravity Google's agent-first development platform for orchestrating coding agents across editor, terminal and browser. |
$0 public preview | Agent-first IDE with editor, terminal and browser control | Google account and workspace controls, preview limits | 4.3/5 |
| Zed AI A fast editor-first option for developers who like Zed and want AI without a VS Code fork. |
$0 Personal · $10/mo Pro | Fast collaborative editor with hosted AI credits | Business plan and model-provider controls | 4/5 |
| Qoder An AI-native IDE from Alibaba with autonomous multi-file workflows, repo knowledge and JetBrains integration. |
Free plan · Pro trial | Agentic IDE with Quest Mode and codebase memory | Alibaba Cloud enterprise offering and team deployment paths | 4/5 |
| Void Editor An open-source AI code editor that offers Cursor-like features while keeping model/provider control local. |
Open source beta | Developers wanting a privacy-first open-source Cursor-style IDE | Open-source IDE with local/self-hosted model options and user-controlled providers | 4/5 |
| Trae A price-aggressive AI IDE to benchmark against Cursor and Devin Desktop. |
$10/mo Pro | Budget AI IDE with autocomplete and cloud tasks | Plan limits and account-based cloud usage | 3.9/5 |
| PearAI A Cursor-style open-source editor for makers who want AI features without fully closed tooling. |
$0 editor · $15/mo server credits | Open-source AI code editor with integrated tools | Open-source editor, BYOK option, hosted credits by account | 3.9/5 |
| MarsCode An AI IDE and assistant with code completion, explanation, debugging and browser-based development workflows. |
Start free | Cloud IDE and AI assistant for mainstream languages | Account-based workspace controls and cloud IDE project boundaries | 3.9/5 |
| Blackbox AI A broad low-cost assistant that spans web, IDE and terminal use cases. |
$10/mo Pro | Cross-surface coding assistant across IDE, web and terminal | Account plan controls | 3.8/5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI-first IDEs tool?
Cursor leads this category, but the best choice depends on budget, privacy, integrations and expected agent depth.
How should AI-first IDEs tools be compared?
Compare real monthly cost, usage limits, official sources, governance, setup speed and a test on a real ticket.
Should teams pick the highest rated tool?
Not automatically. Rating helps prioritize a shortlist, but team context, data boundaries and daily workflow should decide.