AI Coding Assistants 2026: Complete Guide to the Best Tools
AI coding assistants were repriced almost overnight in mid-2026, as every major vendor switched to metered credit or token billing. This guide compares Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, OpenAI Codex and Devin Desktop on pricing tiers, agentic features and enterprise controls. Read it before your next renewal, because the market now splits into a $20 entry shelf and $100–$200 power tiers.
