Aider
by Aider
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AI pair programmer that runs in your terminal, edits your local Git repo and works with models like Claude, GPT and DeepSeek (you bring your own API key).
Why it ranks #6
Free, open source and good at mapping large codebases, but it's command-line only and requires paying separately for the chosen model's API.
Criteria used for Coding
Ability to finish real tasks in large codebases, autonomy as an agent, workflow integration (terminal, IDE, GitHub) and cost for daily use.
Pricing
- Has a free plan
Prices change often; check the official site.
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