How We Review AI Coding Tools

Every tool on VibecodedThis is tested hands-on before we publish anything. Here's how we approach reviews.

What We Evaluate

We assess each tool across the areas that matter most to working developers:

  • Code completion quality — How accurate and context-aware are the suggestions?
  • Chat and agentic features — Can it explain, refactor, and write multi-file changes?
  • Language and framework support — Which languages and ecosystems does it handle well?
  • Editor integration — Which editors are supported and how smooth is the experience?
  • Pricing — What does it cost, and is the free tier useful?
  • Privacy and security — Where does your code go? Can you run it locally?

How We Test

We use each tool for real coding tasks — not synthetic benchmarks. This includes:

  • Writing new features in TypeScript, Python, and other languages
  • Refactoring existing codebases
  • Debugging real errors
  • Writing tests
  • Multi-file edits and project-wide changes

What We Don't Do

  • We don't assign numeric scores. Condensing a tool's value into a single number obscures more than it reveals.
  • We don't declare "winners" in comparisons. Different tools suit different workflows.
  • We don't accept payment for positive reviews or higher rankings.

Pricing Verification

Every pricing claim on this site links to the tool's official pricing page and includes a "last verified" date. Pricing changes frequently — always check the source before purchasing.

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