Best AI code editors / IDEs (2026)
We list 7 tools here. We verified pricing for 7; 7 of those have a free plan, and the lowest published paid entry price is Cursor at $8/month. Data checked Oct 26, 2026 on each vendor's own site.
How this list is built: AI-first code editors and IDEs. Listed A–Z by name. Membership comes from our category, verified pricing or a phrase on the vendor's own page. No vendor pays for placement.
| Tool | Type | Free plan | Paid from | Vendor site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | AI IDEs | Yes | $8/mo | Visit |
| Google Antigravity | AI IDEs | Yes | $30/mo | Visit |
| Kiro | AI IDEs | Yes | $20/mo | Visit |
| Trae | AI IDEs | Yes | $20/mo | Visit |
| Void | AI IDEs | Yes | Free | Visit |
| WindsurfRenamed | AI IDEs | Yes | $20/mo | Visit |
| Zed | AI IDEs | Yes | $10/mo | Visit |
FAQ
Which AI code editors / IDEs have a free plan?
Of the 7 AI code editors / IDEs whose pricing we have verified, 7 have a free plan: Cursor, Google Antigravity, Kiro, Trae, Void, Windsurf, Zed.
What is the cheapest paid plan among these AI code editors / IDEs?
Among verified tools, the lowest published paid price is Cursor at $8/month, then Zed at $10/month. Prices are from each vendor's own pricing page.
How are these 7 AI code editors / IDEs ordered?
Alphabetically by name (A–Z). Membership comes from our category, verified pricing or a phrase on the vendor's own page. No vendor pays for placement or for a better position.