AI Coding Assistants · true cost · Updated November 2026
The true cost of AI coding assistants
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 AI coding assistants tools we track, 1 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 1 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 2 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: GitHub Copilot from $10/user/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI Assistant, Cursor, Replit, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
AI Coding Assistants — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | $10/user/mo | — | — |
| JetBrains AI Assistant | $10/user/mo | — | — |
| Amazon Q Developer | $19/user/mo | Yes | — |
| Cursor | $20/user/mo | — | — |
| Windsurf (now Devin) | $20/user/mo | Yes | — |
| Replit | $20/mo | — | — |
| Tabnine | $39/user/mo | — | — |
| Sourcegraph Cody | not priced monthly | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-11-01. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does AI coding assistants have hidden fees?
Across the 8 AI coding assistants tools we track: 1 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 charge usage overages. As of 2026-11-01.
What is the cheapest AI coding assistant with published pricing?
GitHub Copilot, from $10/user/mo. Verified 2026-11-01.
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