AI coding & IDEs · B-tier

Gemini Code Assist

Google’s coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains, offered through Google Cloud plans.

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Best for

Google Cloud shops that want Gemini inside an existing IDE.

What it is

Gemini Code Assist is Google’s coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains, associated with Google Cloud. Individual access has moved over time. Check Google for whether your account should use Code Assist or a newer Google coding surface.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%74
Ease 25%76
Value 20%82
Momentum 15%70

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

Cloud editions are paid per seat. A no-cost individual path has changed. Check Google for the plan you can actually sign up for.

Dates

Released 2024 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

Alternatives

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GitHub Copilot

Teams already on GitHub who want the least new editor to learn.

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Amazon Q Developer

Teams building on AWS who want the assistant close to those APIs.

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Cursor

Builders who want a VS Code-like editor with a repo-wide agent.

Questions

What is Gemini Code Assist best for?

Google Cloud shops that want Gemini inside an existing IDE.

How much does Gemini Code Assist cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. Cloud editions are paid per seat. A no-cost individual path has changed. Check Google for the plan you can actually sign up for.

What are alternatives to Gemini Code Assist?

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