40 tools reviewed
Autonomous AI agents are the next frontier. We tested n8n (visual), LangChain (framework), and CrewAI (multi-agent) across ease of use, flexibility, reliability, and real-world deployment ability.
AI is transforming database migrations. We tested tools that can analyze schemas, generate migration scripts, and validate data integrity automatically.
AI code review is transforming development workflows. We tested CodeRabbit, GitHub Copilot Code Review, and AWS CodeGuru across bug detection, false positives, and integration ease.
We tested GitHub Copilot Code Review, CodeRabbit, AWS CodeGuru, Cursor, and SonarQube AI on 6 bug types. CodeRabbit caught 85% of bugs — but here's when you should pick each tool.
In-depth Aider AI review covering architect mode, map-refine, git integration, multi-model support, and real-world coding performance.
Claude Code 2026 brings groundbreaking full IDE integration, Slack connectivity, sub-agents, and auto-mode. We tested its terminal-first workflow on real-world production codebases.
Review of Bolt.new by StackBlitz — browser-based AI app builder that creates full-stack web apps from a single prompt. Tests on real projects and comparisons to Lovable and v0.
Claude 4 Opus review 2026: 50 real-world coding tasks tested across 4 languages. 92% first-try bug fix rate, 200K context window tested, pricing breakdown, and comparison with Codex CLI and Copilot.
We let Claude Code loose on a 50,000-line codebase. Here's exactly what happened during the refactor — the wins, the struggles, and the lessons learned.
A 50,000-line legacy Node.js codebase needed refactoring. We used Claude Code to analyze, plan, and execute the rewrite. Here's what worked, what didn't, and the exact prompts that saved us 40 hours.
Hands-on review of Claude Code CLI — Anthropic's terminal-based AI coding agent. Tests on code generation, refactoring, debugging, and real-world project work.
In-depth Claude Code review with hands-on testing. We rate Claude Code across 5 dimensions, compare it to Cursor and Copilot, and tell you if it's worth the subscription.
Claude Code is Anthropic's dedicated coding agent. We tested its ability to refactor large codebases, write tests, debug issues, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
Claude Fable 5 first look: Anthropic's new Mythos-class model analyzed. Real benchmark data from Endor Labs, Simon Willison's hands-on test, pricing at $10/M tokens, and how it compares to Opus 4.
Cline AI 2026 review: VS Code extension for terminal-based autonomous coding. Explore tool use, file editing workflows, and automation capabilities vs competitors.
Codeium Windsurf 2026 review: the AI-first IDE challenging Cursor. Features, model flexibility, pricing, and real developer experience compared to VS Code and Cursor.
CodeRabbit 2026 review: AI-powered code review automation for GitHub and GitLab. Custom rules, accuracy analysis, pricing, integration setup, and comparison with human reviews.
Comprehensive Continue.dev review covering IDE integration, autocomplete, custom models, slash commands, context providers, and RAG with local docs.
GitHub Copilot Chat in 2026 offers multi-model support, agentic coding, and PR reviews. We tested it against Copilot's key competitors across real development tasks.
Cursor has become the most popular AI-first code editor. We tested its Tab completion, inline editing, agent mode, and integration with multiple AI models.
Thorough Cursor AI review with hands-on testing. We evaluate Agent Mode, Tab Completion, Composer, multi-model support, and compare against Copilot and Claude Code.
Comprehensive Cursor review 2026 — AI-first IDE with multi-model support, agent mode, inline editing, and how it compares to VS Code, Windsurf, and Copilot.
Google Gemini Code Assist brings Gemini 2.5 Pro's 1M+ token context to your IDE. We tested it against Copilot and Cursor for code generation, cloud operations, and code review.
GitHub Advanced Security AI 2026 review: AI-powered code scanning, secret detection, dependency review, and enterprise security features. Deep analysis of effectiveness and value.
GitHub Copilot Agent Mode review 2026: 30-day real-world test on a React + Node.js project. Multi-file editing benchmarks, bug-fix accuracy, test generation, and how it compares to Cursor and Claude Code.
Hands-on Google Gemini Code Assist review: we tested its Gemini 2.5-powered code generation, Cloud integration, PR reviews, and compared it against Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code.
Guard Skills review 2026 — Second-pass quality gates that catch systematic failure modes in AI-generated code, tests, and docs. Hands-on test of clean-code-guard, test-guard, and docs-guard vs Claude Code and Codex.
Honey for Devs review 2026: Test the cross-tool AI coding skill that cuts token usage 49-53% without quality loss. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Codex, Gemini CLI, and more.
Kun Agent review 2026 — a new AI agent workspace with demand-first coding paradigm. DeepSeek + Xiaomi MiMo + MiniMax powered, with Code and Write modes. Hands-on features, pricing, and comparison.
Local LLMs are more accessible than ever. We tested Llama 4, Mistral, and Phi-4 on consumer hardware including M4 Macs, RTX 4090, and even laptops.
MiMo Code review 2026 — Xiaomi's open-source terminal-native AI coding assistant with persistent memory, multi-agent system, and voice input. Hands-on features, pricing, and comparison vs Claude Code and Codex.
OpenAI Codex CLI review 2026: Test OpenAI's terminal-native coding agent. Compare with Claude Code and Copilot Agent Mode on real development tasks.
OpenHands 2026 review: deep dive into the open-source AI coding agent. Compare with Claude Code, deployment options, extensibility, and real performance benchmarks.
Deep-dive review of Pieces OS covering the Copilot, local AI, snippet management, contextual conversation, code analysis, and cross-IDE integrations.
Hands-on Replit Agent review 2026: we tested its prompt-to-app pipeline, Ghostwriter AI coding, and cloud IDE. Can it really build full-stack apps from a single prompt?
Replit Core review 2026: Test Replit's AI-native development platform with the Replit Agent. Compare pricing, features, and real-world coding performance.
v0 by Vercel lets you build full-stack web apps with plain English prompts. We tested its agentic mode, design system, and deployment workflow for 3 real projects.
In-depth Warp AI review covering AI Command Search, natural language input, Agent Mode, Workflows, smart autocomplete, and pricing in 2026.
In-depth Windsurf AI (Codeium) review with hands-on testing. We evaluate Cascade, Tab, Devin integration, and compare against Cursor, Copilot, and Claude Code.
Hands-on review of Windsurf IDE by Codeium — AI-powered development with agentic features, multi-model support, and flow mode. How it compares to Cursor and Copilot.