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JetBrains AI Assistant alternatives
The closest alternatives to JetBrains AI Assistant are Claude Code, Cursor and GitHub Copilot, which also cover writing code with AI and reviewing pull requests. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Cursor and GitHub Copilot. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Cursor).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of JetBrains AI Assistant's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
Claude CodePay as you go
Terminal-based agentic coding tool from Anthropic that reads a codebase, edits files and runs commands to complete tasks end to end.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Command line · Mac · Windows · Linux
- 2

CursorVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
An AI code editor and coding agent that helps developers plan, write, fix, and review code.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Web · Mac · Command line · IDE
- 3

GitHub CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo
An AI coding agent for developers and teams, built into GitHub, IDEs, the terminal, and the web.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Web · IDE · Command line
- 4

DevinVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo
Autonomous coding agent that plans, writes, and tests code, then opens a merge-ready pull request.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Command line
- 5
ClineOpen source
Open-source VS Code extension that gives Claude, GPT-4 and other models agentic access to your files, terminal and browser.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
IDE
- 6
AiderVerifiedOpen source
AI pair programming in your terminal that edits code in your local git repo and commits the changes.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Command line · Mac · Windows · Linux
- 7
ZedFree tier · from $10/mo
Open-source, high-performance code editor with built-in AI completions, inline editing and an agentic mode for multi-file tasks.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Mac · Linux
- 8
OpenAI CodexPay as you go
Cloud-based agentic coding agent from OpenAI that clones a repository, writes code and opens pull requests autonomously.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
Web · API
- 9

Amazon Q DeveloperVerifiedFree tier · from $19/mo
A coding assistant from AWS with IDE and CLI suggestions, chat, and agentic tasks for developers.
Also does:Writing code with AIReviewing pull requests
IDE · Command line · iOS · Android
- 10
ChatGPTFree tier · from $8/mo
OpenAI's AI assistant for questions, writing, coding and research, with a free tier and paid plans for more capable models.
Also does:Writing code with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 11
ClaudeFree tier · from $20/mo
Anthropic's AI assistant with a long context window, nuanced reasoning and strong performance on writing and analysis.
Also does:Writing code with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 12
DeepSeekFree
DeepSeek's free AI assistant with strong reasoning and coding capabilities, available on the web and mobile.
Also does:Writing code with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 13
ReplitFree tier · from $20/mo
Browser-based coding environment with an AI agent that builds, runs and deploys full-stack applications from a written description.
Also does:Writing code with AI
Web · iOS · Android
- 14

v0VerifiedFree tier · from $30/mo
Builds working web apps from written prompts and publishes them as live sites for teams and solo builders.
Also does:Writing code with AI
iOS
- 15

Bolt.newVerifiedFree tier · from $25/mo
Build apps and websites by chatting with AI, for product managers, founders, marketers, and other builders.
Also does:Writing code with AI
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBrains AI Assistant | Free trial · from $10/mo | No | IDE | No | — |
| Claude Code | Pay as you go | No | Command line, Mac, Windows, Linux | Yes | — |
| Cursor | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Command line, IDE | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| GitHub Copilot | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, IDE, Command line | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Devin | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Cline | Open source | Yes | IDE | No | — |
| Aider | Open source | Yes | Command line, Mac, Windows, Linux | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zed | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Mac, Linux | No | — |
| OpenAI Codex | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | — |
| Amazon Q Developer | Free tier · from $19/mo | Yes | IDE, Command line, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| ChatGPT | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Claude | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| DeepSeek | Free | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Replit | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | — |
| v0 | Free tier · from $30/mo | Yes | iOS | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bolt.new | Free tier · from $25/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to JetBrains AI Assistant?
- Claude Code is the closest match: it also covers writing code with AI and reviewing pull requests. Cursor and GitHub Copilot come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of JetBrains AI Assistant's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to JetBrains AI Assistant?
- Yes. Cursor, GitHub Copilot and Devin can be used for free. Cursor has a free plan, and paid plans start at $8 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to JetBrains AI Assistant?
- Among paid plans, Cursor starts lowest at $8 per month, against $10 for JetBrains AI Assistant.
- Is there an open-source alternative to JetBrains AI Assistant?
- Yes. Cline and Aider are open source.
- Which JetBrains AI Assistant alternatives have a mobile app?
- Amazon Q Developer, ChatGPT and Claude have an iPhone or Android app.