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AI Coding Tools
Comparison
Top 4 tools. 5 dimensions. No fluff.
Comparison Table
| Tool | Autocomplete | Agentic Mode | Context Window | Price / mo | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | 9/10 | 9/10 | 200K | $20 | Full-stack dev, vibe coding |
| GitHub Copilot | 8/10 | 6/10 | 64K | $10 | Enterprise, VS Code users |
| Windsurf | 8/10 | 8/10 | 128K | $15 | Cursor alternative, large repos |
| Claude Code | 4/10 | 10/10 | 200K | API | Autonomous agents, complex tasks |
Scores as of Q1 2025. Autocomplete = inline suggestion quality. Agentic = multi-step task execution.
Quick take
- Solo developer building fast: Cursor is the default choice. Best autocomplete + agentic balance.
- Enterprise / team already on GitHub: Copilot integrates with existing tooling. Lower friction.
- Complex refactors and large codebases: Windsurf's cascading context handles this better than Cursor.
- Automated pipelines and CLI-first work: Claude Code wins. It's not an IDE extension, it's an autonomous agent.
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