Use cases/Reviewed 14 Nov 2026
Pair-program in an AI editor
I want an editor that completes, edits, and chats as I write code
You already live in an editor and want tab completions, inline edits, and an agent that can touch multiple files without leaving the workspace.
Want a side-by-side? Use this, not that: AI editors and assistants
Shortlist
- 1. CursorFirst pick
Best default when you want an AI-native editor with strong agents and multi-file edits. Check the current X/Grok-bundled plans — official pricing is no longer a standalone “Pro $20” product.
- 2. ZedAlso consider
Best when you want a fast, open-source, multiplayer editor and are happy to bring your own keys. Personal use is officially $0.
- 3. GitHub CopilotAlso consider
Best when you want a first-party assistant inside VS Code or JetBrains, plus GitHub PR and CLI features, at a clearly published $10 Pro plan.
- 4. JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant)Also consider
Best if your team already lives in IntelliJ, WebStorm, or another JetBrains IDE. Junie and AI Assistant share one subscription — confirm the live store price, because the help page lists two tables.
- 5. Devin (Windsurf)Also consider
Worth a look if you want Cognition’s agent inside an IDE and the official Devin plan prices ($20 Pro / $200 Max) fit.
- 6. ContinueUsually skip
Still useful as an open-source add-on, but the official site says Continue was acquired by Cursor. Prefer Cursor or a clearly independent OSS agent unless you already rely on it.