AI IDEs / AI Code Editors

Full AI-native code editors and IDEs where developers open projects, chat with code, edit files, refactor, and use agent workflows.

23 tools · Last checked Oct 22, 2026

How to choose

  1. Start from the editor you already use: VS Code forks keep extensions and keybindings, standalone editors trade that for speed or a new workflow.
  2. Check how agent usage is billed. Many plans cap premium requests or switch to usage-based pricing once you pass the included allowance.
  3. For company code, confirm privacy mode, data retention and whether you can bring your own model key.
ToolPricing & platformActions
Kiro Ide

Kiro is an AWS-backed agentic AI IDE for spec-driven software development, combining local coding, CLI automation, web-based delegated agents, MCP tools, and team steering into one structured engineering workflow.

AI editors
Free tier · From $20 · per monthmacOS · Windows · Linux
Zed AI

Zed AI is an open-source standalone AI code editor positioned around speed, agent review, flexible model access, and collaboration rather than VS Code compatibility.

Open sourceLocal models
AI editors
Free tier · From $10 · per monthmacOS · Linux · Windows
ZCode

ZCode is a standalone agentic development environment focused on long-horizon AI coding tasks with GLM-optimized agents, BYOK provider access, MCP, skills, sub-agents, and remote workflow control.

AI editors
Free tier · From $18 · per monthmacOS Apple Silicon · macOS Intel · Windows x64
Void

Void is an open-source AI IDE and Cursor-style VS Code fork for developers who want model choice, local/BYOK workflows, and more control over AI coding data paths.

Open sourceLocal modelsArchived
AI editors
Free tier availablemacOS · Windows · Linux
TRAE / TraeCode

TRAE combines TraeCode, an AI coding environment for working with source files, and TraeWork, a task-oriented AI work assistant. This page focuses on choosing and setting up the coding workflow, reviewing changes and understanding subscription usage.

AI editors
Free tier · From $20 · per monthmacOS · Windows · Linux
Windsurf

Windsurf, now transitioning under the Devin Desktop brand, is an AI-native IDE for developers who want coding agents, codebase context, and editor workflows in one desktop environment.

AI editors
Free tier · From $20 · per monthmacOS · Windows · Linux
Google Antigravity

Google Antigravity is an agent-first AI development platform that combines a desktop agent manager, IDE, CLI, SDK, and Google ecosystem integrations for task-oriented software development.

AI editors
Free tier availablemacOS · Windows · Linux
Orca

Orca is a standalone, local-first agent IDE for coordinating multiple CLI coding agents across isolated git worktrees.

Open source
AI editors
Free tier availablemacOS · Windows · Linux
PyCharm

A Python-focused JetBrains IDE that combines mature static analysis, debugging, web and data tooling, and optional integrated AI assistance.

Local models
AI editors
Free tier · From $109 · first yearWindows · macOS · Linux
Unstoppable

Unstoppable is a standalone agentic development environment focused on orchestrating multiple coding agents, isolated development tasks, and repeatable software delivery workflows.

Local models
AI editors
Free tier availablemacOS (Apple Silicon) · macOS (Intel) · Windows
Coldtea.ai

A macOS IDE connecting existing coding agents with task workspaces, visual QA, and production monitoring.

AI editors
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An open-source agentic IDE and orchestration workbench for developers who want to coordinate multiple coding agents and customize the environment around them.

Open source
AI editors
Free tier availablemacOS · Linux · Windows via WSL2
Delta

An agent-first, multiplayer coding environment from Zed that makes the persistent thread—conversation plus evolving code—the primary unit of software work and review.

AI editors
Free tier availablemacOS · Linux · Windows
Invoke

Invoke connects visual planning with agent execution. Teams can structure requirements and dependencies on boards and a canvas before agents implement and validate work in a sandbox.

Local models
AI editors
Free tier availableDesktop · Sandbox · Browser tooling
Huawei Cloud CodeArts Agent

CodeArts Agent combines an AI IDE, editor plugins, a terminal interface, and Agent Space in one Huawei Cloud development product. It is positioned for teams that want assisted coding and coordinated agents under enterprise controls.

AI editors
See pricingStandalone IDE · VS Code · JetBrains IDEs
Cursor

Cursor is an AI coding and cloud development platform that combines a VS Code-based editor, local and cloud agents, CLI workflows, Origin code hosting, repository collaboration, and prompt-to-app creation.

AI editors
Free tier · From $20 · per monthmacOS · Windows · Linux
Visual Studio Code

The mainstream code editor that now acts as an open orchestration surface for first-party and third-party AI coding agents.

Local models
AI editors
FreeWindows · macOS · Linux
Superset

A desktop code editor and control plane for running many coding agents in parallel.

AI editors
See pricingDesktop · Local repositories
Warp

Warp is a terminal-first agentic development environment that combines an AI-native coding workspace with local and cloud agent orchestration.

Open source
AI editors
Free tier · From $20 · per monthmacOS · Linux · Windows
PearAI

PearAI is an open-source VS Code-based AI editor for developers who want a familiar coding environment with integrated AI chat, context retrieval, and flexible model configuration.

Open sourceLocal models
AI editors
Free tier · From $15 · per monthmacOS · Windows · Linux
Comate AI IDE

Comate AI IDE is Baidu’s agentic AI coding environment for developers and enterprises that want a Chinese-first alternative to Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, and other AI-native coding tools.

AI editors
Free tier availableWindows · macOS · Linux

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Frequently asked questions

Which AI editors have a free plan?

21 of the 23 tools listed here confirm a free plan or free tier:

Which AI editors are open source?

6 of the 23 tools listed here are open source:

Which AI editors work with local models or your own API key?

7 support local models and 18 accept your own API key, for example:

How current is this list?

Each tool page shows when its pricing and details were last checked against official sources. The most recent check in this category was on Oct 22, 2026.