AI coding & IDEs · B-tier

Augment Code

Commercial coding assistant aimed at large repositories, with chat and edits in VS Code and JetBrains.

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Best for

Developers in large existing repos who want codebase-wide context.

What it is

Augment Code is a commercial coding assistant aimed at large repositories, with chat and multi-file edits in VS Code and JetBrains. It sells context over a whole codebase more than a brand-new editor.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%82
Ease 25%78
Value 20%68
Momentum 15%76

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

Public signup with paid plans for heavier use. Confirm the current free allowance on the site.

Dates

Released 2024 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

Alternatives

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Cursor

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GitHub Copilot

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Cody

Teams already on Sourcegraph who want search-backed chat in the IDE.

Questions

What is Augment Code best for?

Developers in large existing repos who want codebase-wide context.

How much does Augment Code cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. Public signup with paid plans for heavier use. Confirm the current free allowance on the site.

What are alternatives to Augment Code?

Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cody are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.