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AI code editor built on a VS Code fork, with an agent mode.
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These are the best ai ides AI tools for builders, ordered by their positions in StackRank's task rankings. Cursor leads right now. Each listing shows its pricing model, category and last-verified date, and payments never change the order. Filter by pricing, or read how we rank.
Updated Oct 14, 2026 · How we rank
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Cognition’s agent-manager IDE, renamed from Windsurf on June 2, 2026, with the Devin…
AI IDEsfreemiumrenamed#2 in Best AI IDE for vibe coding · Score: not yet benchmarked - #3GC
AI pair programmer and coding agent inside GitHub, VS Code, JetBrains and more.
AI IDEsfreemium#3 in Best AI IDE for vibe coding · Score: not yet benchmarked - #4Z
Fast open-source code editor with built-in AI agent features.
AI IDEsopen-source#4 in Best AI IDE for vibe coding · Score: not yet benchmarked
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By our method, Cursor currently leads ai ides, followed by Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) and GitHub Copilot.
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