Best AI tools for writing code faster (developer)

5 tools selected and reviewed

Between documentation lookups, retrieving syntax and typing repetitive code, a good portion of development time goes elsewhere than real business logic. Code AIs speed up writing by completing your lines, generating entire functions from a comment and suggesting relevant refactorings.

Our ranking highlights the fastest IDEs and copilots to integrate into your daily workflow, from most complete to lightest.

Our quick recommendation

1Highest rated
CursorDevelopment & no-code

The code editor reimagined around AI.

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2Excellent choice
GitHub CopilotDevelopment & no-code

The AI assistant that completes and writes code in your editor.

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3Worth a look
Windsurf (Codeium)Development & no-code

Codeium's AI IDE combining unlimited autocomplete and Cascade agent for continuous code changes

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5 tools
ToolBest forPriceFRLevelVerdictRating
CursorThe code editor reimagined around AI.Freemium🇫🇷IntermediateExcellent★ 4.7
GitHub CopilotThe AI assistant that completes and writes code in your editor.Paid🇫🇷IntermediateVery good★ 4.6
Windsurf (Codeium)Codeium's AI IDE combining unlimited autocomplete and Cascade agent for continuous code changesFreemiumIntermediateVery good★ 4.3
ReplitThe online development environment with integrated AI agent to build and deploy apps without setupFreemiumBeginnerGood choice★ 4.1
TabnineSecurity and privacy-focused AI code assistant with on-premise deployment possiblePaidIntermediateGood choice★ 4.0

Frequently asked questions

What is the best AI for writing code faster?

Cursor is the most mature IDE for coding with AI daily, with fine understanding of project context. GitHub Copilot remains the most widespread reference and integrates with most editors. Windsurf (Codeium) is a solid and free alternative to start.

Do you need to change editors to use code AI?

Not necessarily: GitHub Copilot and Tabnine install as extensions in VS Code or JetBrains. Cursor and Windsurf (Codeium) are standalone editors based on VS Code, worth trying if you want deeper AI integration.

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