Full Review · AI Productivity & Agents · Ranked #3Editor's Choice

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The agentic IDE: it plans, edits across files, runs tests, and iterates until the task is done.

What it does

AI-first code editor whose Agent and Composer modes read the whole repository, make multi-file edits, execute terminal commands, and self-correct from test output.

Best for

Engineers delegating whole tickets rather than autocompleting single lines.

+ What Works

  • +Best multi-file agentic editing
  • +Model choice including frontier models
  • +Fast codebase-aware context

− What Doesn't

  • Usage limits on Pro can bite
  • Agent can over-edit without tight prompts
  • Requires review discipline

Pricing

Hobby free · Pro $20/mo · Pro+ $60/mo · Ultra $200/mo · Teams $40/user/mo

The Verdict

The strongest coding agent you can point at a real repository today.

How we tested

Every tool in the AI Productivity & Agents vertical is run through the same prompt battery — twenty briefs spanning technical accuracy, aesthetic control, and edge-case handling. Scores weight output quality (50%), ease of use (25%), and value (25%).

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