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AI Coding Tools Guide
devradarapp edited this page Jan 6, 2026
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Compare and choose the best AI-powered development tools for your workflow.
AI coding tools help developers write code faster, debug issues, and build complete applications. From prompt-to-app builders to AI-powered IDEs, there's a tool for every use case.
Compare 50+ AI tools: devradar.dev/tools
Transform natural language prompts into full applications.
| Tool | Best For | Pricing | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovable | Rapid MVPs, SaaS starters | Freemium ($20/mo) | Review → |
| Bolt.new | Quick prototypes, learning | Freemium | Review → |
| v0.dev | UI components, landing pages | Free | Review → |
| Replit Agent | Beginners, full apps | Freemium ($20/mo) | Review → |
AI-first code editors for daily development.
| Tool | Best For | Pricing | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | Production apps, teams | Free + $20/mo Pro | Review → |
| Windsurf | VS Code users, AI features | Free + $15/mo Pro | Review → |
| JetBrains AI | JetBrains ecosystem users | Subscription | Review → |
Terminal-based AI assistants for automation.
| Tool | Best For | Pricing | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Terminal workflows, automation | Usage-based | Review → |
| Aider | Local dev, Git workflows | Open Source | Review → |
| OpenAI ChatGPT CLI | Quick assistance | Free + Paid | Review → |
Full-stack hosting with built-in AI features.
| Tool | Best For | Pricing | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovable Cloud | One-click deployment | Included | Review → |
| Replit | Education, collaboration | Freemium | Review → |
| StackBlitz | Web-based development | Free | Review → |
| Aspect | Lovable | Bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Production-ready apps | Prototypes, learning |
| Deployment | One-click to Lovable Cloud | Deploy anywhere |
| Tech Stack | React, Next.js, Supabase | Any (StackBlitz) |
| GitHub Export | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Pricing | $20/mo Pro | Free tier available |
| Aspect | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Based On | VS Code | VS Code |
| AI Model | Claude + GPT-4 | Claude + Codeium |
| Best For | Teams, production | Individual devs |
| Pricing | Free + $20/mo | Free + $15/mo |
| Aspect | Claude Code | Aider |
|---|---|---|
| AI Model | Claude 3 | Claude + GPT (configurable) |
| Interface | Terminal chat | Git workflow integration |
| Best For | Automation, complex tasks | Local dev, offline |
| Cost | Usage-based | Free (self-hosted) |
Start with: Bolt.new or v0.dev
- No setup required
- Learn by doing
- Free to use
Start with: Lovable or Replit Agent
- Quick to production
- Built-in deployment
- Database included
Start with: Cursor or Claude Code
- Full IDE experience
- Works with any codebase
- Boosts productivity
Start with: Bolt.new or Replit
- See code generated live
- Understand patterns
- Community support
| Feature | Lovable | Bolt.new | Cursor | Claude Code | v0.dev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| React Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Next.js Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Database Integration | ✅ | ❌ | |||
| Deployment | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| CLI Tool | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Local Development | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Free Tier | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
- Visit lovable.dev
- Describe your app idea
- Review generated code
- Edit and deploy
- Export to GitHub
- Visit bolt.new
- Enter your prompt
- Watch code generate live
- Test in browser
- Copy to your project
- Download cursor.sh
- Open your project
- Use Cmd+K for inline edits
- Use Cmd+L for chat
- Experience AI-powered refactoring
| Trend | Description | Tools Leading |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt-to-App | Full apps from description | Lovable, Bolt.new |
| AI-First IDEs | AI built into editor | Cursor, Windsurf |
| CLI Agents | Terminal automation | Claude Code, Aider |
| UI Generation | Components from prompts | v0.dev |
| Full-Stack AI | Frontend + Backend + DB | Lovable, Replit |
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