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9 tools for coding, in the order I'd try them.

1. 1.

   Cursor in coding

   The editor most builders end up in: codebase-aware edits that actually land.

   Free tier; Pro from $20/mo

2. 2.

   Claude in coding

   My pick for anything long: contracts, big codebases, a messy brief. It reads carefully and says when it isn't sure.

   Free tier; Pro from $20/mo

3. 3.

   GitHub Copilot in coding

   Safe default for teams already on GitHub; strong autocomplete, solid chat.

   Free tier; Pro $10/mo

4. 4.

   Replit in coding

   Idea to a running URL without installing anything. The code gets messy if you keep going, so treat it as a sketchpad.

   Free tier; paid plans available

5. 5.

   Lovable in coding

   Type what you want, get a working app. Good enough to show customers before you hire anyone.

   Free tier; paid from $25/mo

6. 6.

   v0 in coding

   Best for generating clean React UI you can actually keep.

   Free tier; paid plans available

7. 7.

   Bolt.new in coding

   Similar to Lovable, a little rougher, sometimes quicker. Try both on the same prompt and keep the one you like.

   Free tier; paid plans available

8. 8.

   Windsurf in coding

   The closest rival to Cursor. Worth a week's trial if Cursor's pricing bothers you.

   Free tier; paid plans available

9. 9.

   Tabnine in coding

   Pick it when privacy and self-hosting matter more than raw power.

   Paid plans; see site

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