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Coding tool

Aider

An open-source terminal AI pair-programmer that edits your local Git repo directly.

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Pros

Open-source & free
Model choice
Git integration
Lightweight

Cons

Needs your own API key
CLI only
No GUI

Key features

Pair programmingGit commitsMultiple modelsRepo map

Best for

Terminal codingOpen-source projectsCost control

FAQ

What is Aider?

An open-source terminal AI pair-programmer that edits your local Git repo directly.

What are the pros and cons of Aider?

Pros: Open-source & free, Model choice, Git integration, Lightweight. Cons: Needs your own API key, CLI only, No GUI.

How much does Aider cost?

Open source: Free; API: Pay-as-you-go.

Who is Aider for?

Best for Terminal coding, Open-source projects, Cost control.

What are the alternatives to Aider?

Consider Claude Code, Cline, Cursor.

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Pricing

Open sourceFree
  • Bring your own model API
  • Local
APIPay-as-you-go
  • Per-model billing
  • Any model

Rating

4.5
(6,000 reviews)