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Best AI IDEs for developers
Comparison of AI-first IDEs for coding, refactoring, chatting with the repository and shipping faster.
Best AI IDEs for developers
This selection compares full environments where AI is integrated into the daily coding workflow.
Top pick : Cursor — AI-first editor for daily shipping $20/mo Individual.
| Tool | Price | Best for | Privacy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor AI-first editor for daily shipping |
$20/mo Individual | AI-first editor for daily shipping | Privacy mode, team controls, SAML/OIDC on Teams | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
| 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 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pick for best ai ides for developers?
Cursor leads this selection thanks to its use-case fit, rating and governance or integration signals.
Which criteria should be compared before paying?
Compare normalized monthly price, public limits, agent mode, privacy, workflow integration, team controls and the quality of official sources.
Should teams test several tools?
Yes. A short test between Cursor and Devin Desktop (Windsurf) usually validates speed, suggestion quality, security and team adoption.