“IDE” = Integrated Development Environment

All the IDEs in the list below are forks of Visual Studio Code

Extension => Can be installed on any IDE on the list

Kilo Code
 kilo.ai Open-source AI coding agent with transparent pay-as-you-go pricing. Access 400+ models including Claude, GPT-4, and local options. Features automatic error recovery and MCP tool integration for maximum flexibility.
Kiro
 kiro.dev AWS-backed agentic IDE with spec-driven development methodology. Transforms prompts into detailed requirements (EARS notation), architecture designs, and implementation tasks. Features intelligent hooks for automated tasks, MCP support, and “Powers” for specialized knowledge. Free during preview with Claude Sonnet 4 models. Built on VS Code platform.
Augment
 augmentcode.com Industry-leading context engine that deeply understands large codebases. Best-in-class AI assistance for professional software engineers working with complex architectures and multi-repository projects.
Qoder
 qoder.alibaba.com Alibaba’s agentic IDE featuring Quest Mode for autonomous development workflows. Includes Repo Wiki for automatic codebase documentation and multi-agent architecture for complex coding tasks.
Antigravity
 antigravity.google Google’s agent-first IDE powered by Gemini 2.0. Features multi-agent orchestration, browser automation, and parallel task execution. Currently free during public preview with generous rate limits.
Cursor
 cursor.sh AI-native IDE built as a VS Code fork with deep AI integration. Composer mode enables multi-file reasoning and editing. Known for high-quality code generation and production-ready output.
Qodo
 qodo.ai AI-powered code quality platform specializing in test generation, code review, and PR automation. Enterprise-grade Git-based agents with excellent Claude model integration for comprehensive code analysis.
Roo Code
 roosrc.com Cline fork with specialized AI personalities including Code, Architect, and Ask modes. Multi-profile support enables easy switching between AI models for different task complexities and development workflows.
Rovo Dev
 atlassian.com/rovo Atlassian’s command-line AI development agent with deep integration across Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. Powered by Claude models, it streamlines the entire software delivery lifecycle for teams.
GitHub Copilot
 github.com/copilot The most mature AI coding assistant with broad IDE support and extensive training data. Reliable for code completion and basic suggestions, though it lacks advanced cross-file context understanding of newer tools.
Windsurf
 codeium.com/windsurf First agentic IDE featuring Cascade AI that automatically manages context and handles multi-file edits. Beginner-friendly with AI-powered Codemaps for visual code navigation and architectural understanding.
Cline
 github.com/cline Autonomous coding agent with true agentic behavior and human-in-the-loop approval system. Supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) for custom tool creation. Free with bring-your-own-key for maximum control.
Trae
 trae.ai ByteDance’s AI IDE with SOLO autonomous development mode. While affordably priced, privacy concerns and data sovereignty issues regarding Chinese ownership may be significant considerations for enterprise users.