Cursor
Best all-round AI code editor when you want to stay in control of the code.
Claude Code
Terminal agent that plans and edits across a whole repo; strongest for bigger refactors.
Replit Agent
Prompt to running app in the browser, no setup; great first build.
Lovable
Fastest path from idea to a good-looking full-stack web app.
Bolt.new
Spin up and edit a full project in a browser tab; good for quick prototypes.
v0
Generates clean React/Next.js UI you can ship straight to Vercel.
Google AI Studio New
Prompt a native Android app in the browser; since Oct 13 you can launch it privately on your own phone via Google Play (US, 18+), no developer account.
OpenAI Codex New
OpenAI's coding agent in a desktop app, editor, terminal and cloud; runs agents in parallel and reviews PRs. Usage comes with a ChatGPT plan.
Vani Code Agent New
Free VS Code extension (preview, Oct 14): diff-reviewed edits, approval before commands, pick your model; you pay per use via a Vani API key.
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