67 Tools Reviewed

AI Development Tools Directory

Discover the best AI-powered tools for modern software development. From code completion to full-stack builders, find the perfect tools for your workflow.

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UI Generation

AI tools that create user interface code from descriptions

BeginnerFree tier

Transform your ideas into beautiful React components just by describing what you want. v0 generates production-ready code with Tailwind CSS styling that you can copy directly into your project.

React componentsTailwind CSSCopy-paste code
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AI IDE

Code editors with integrated AI capabilities

IntermediateFree tier

A code editor built from the ground up with AI at its core. Cursor understands your entire codebase and can write, edit, and debug code through natural conversation.

Codebase awarenessMulti-file editingChat interface
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Advanced

Anthropic's official CLI tool that brings Claude directly into your terminal. Claude Code understands your entire project and can make complex multi-file changes with remarkable accuracy.

Terminal integrationMulti-file editingCodebase understanding
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IntermediateFree tier

An AI-powered code editor by Codeium that combines the best of copilot-style completions with agentic coding capabilities for a seamless development experience.

Cascades for multi-file editsIntelligent completionsCommand palette AI
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AdvancedFree tier

Open-source AI code assistant that connects any LLM to your IDE. Customise your AI coding experience with the models and context you prefer.

Multiple LLM supportCustom contextChat interface
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AdvancedFree tier

AI pair programming in your terminal. Aider works directly with your git repo to make changes, commit them, and iterate on code through natural conversation.

Terminal-basedGit integrationMulti-file editing
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Intermediate

The world's first AI software engineer that can plan, code, and deploy entire projects autonomously. Devin handles complex tasks end-to-end while you review and guide.

Autonomous codingProject planningBrowser and terminal access
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Code Completion

AI assistants that suggest code as you type

Intermediate

Your AI pair programmer that suggests code as you type. Trained on billions of lines of code, Copilot helps you write code faster and with fewer bugs.

Code completionsChat interfaceMultiple language support
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BeginnerFree tier

Free AI code completion that works across 70+ languages and 40+ IDEs. Get intelligent suggestions, chat assistance, and search capabilities without the price tag.

Code completionsAI chatCodebase search
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BeginnerFree tier

AI assistant that adapts to your coding style and codebase. Tabnine offers whole-line and full-function completions while keeping your code private and secure.

Code completionsPrivacy focusedLocal models
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IntermediateFree tier

AWS's AI coding companion that generates code suggestions in real-time. Particularly strong for AWS services integration and includes built-in security scanning.

Code suggestionsSecurity scanningAWS integration
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Intermediate

AI assistant deeply integrated into JetBrains IDEs. Get context-aware code completion, generation, and explanation right where you're already coding.

Code completionChat interfaceRefactoring suggestions
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IntermediateFree tier

AI coding assistant that knows your entire codebase. Cody uses Sourcegraph's code intelligence to provide contextually accurate answers and code generation.

Codebase-aware chatCode generationMulti-repo context
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BeginnerFree tier

Your personal AI developer toolkit that captures, enriches, and retrieves your most useful code snippets. Works across all your tools and stays synced everywhere.

Snippet managementAI enrichmentCross-app integration
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Backend/Database

Tools for building backends, APIs, and managing data

IntermediateFree tier

The open-source Firebase alternative with a PostgreSQL database, authentication, instant APIs, and real-time subscriptions. Build your backend in minutes, not months.

PostgreSQL databaseAuthenticationReal-time subscriptions
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IntermediateFree tier

Google's comprehensive app development platform with real-time database, authentication, hosting, and analytics. Perfect for building mobile and web apps without managing servers.

Real-time databaseFirestoreAuthentication
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IntermediateFree tier

The serverless MySQL database built for developers. PlanetScale brings database branching, non-blocking schema changes, and unlimited scalability.

Database branchingNon-blocking migrationsServerless
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IntermediateFree tier

Serverless Postgres that scales to zero. Neon provides instant database branching, autoscaling, and a generous free tier perfect for modern applications.

ServerlessAuto-scalingDatabase branching
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IntermediateFree tier

SQLite for production at the edge. Turso distributes your database globally for ultra-low latency reads while maintaining strong consistency.

Edge distributionSQLite compatibleEmbedded replicas
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IntermediateFree tier

The full-stack TypeScript development platform. Convex replaces your database, server functions, and file storage with a single reactive backend.

Reactive queriesTypeScript backendFile storage
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IntermediateFree tier

Serverless data platform with Redis and Kafka. Upstash provides pay-per-request pricing and scales to zero, perfect for serverless architectures.

Serverless RedisKafkaQStash messaging
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IntermediateFree tier

The serverless database with built-in search and AI. Xata combines PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and vector embeddings in one easy-to-use platform.

PostgreSQLFull-text searchVector search
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IntermediateFree tier

Next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript. Prisma provides type-safe database access, migrations, and a visual database browser.

Type-safe queriesAuto-migrationsPrisma Studio
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IntermediateFree tier

TypeScript ORM that's lightweight and performs. Drizzle provides SQL-like syntax with full type safety and works with any database.

SQL-like syntaxFull type safetyMultiple databases
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BeginnerFree tier

Drop-in authentication for modern applications. Clerk provides beautiful UI components, user management, and organisation features out of the box.

Pre-built componentsUser managementOrganisations
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IntermediateFree tier

Enterprise-grade authentication platform. Auth0 handles login, SSO, multi-factor authentication, and compliance so you can focus on your product.

Universal loginSSOMFA
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Deployment

Platforms for hosting and deploying applications

BeginnerFree tier

Deploy your frontend with zero configuration. Vercel provides instant global deployments, automatic SSL, and seamless integration with Git for the ultimate developer experience.

Instant deploymentsPreview URLsEdge functions
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BeginnerFree tier

Modern web development simplified. Netlify handles everything from continuous deployment to serverless functions, letting you focus on building great websites.

Continuous deploymentForms handlingServerless functions
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BeginnerFree tier

Infrastructure made simple. Railway deploys your apps with zero configuration, handles databases, and scales automatically as you grow.

One-click deployPostgreSQL/MySQL/RedisAutomatic SSL
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BeginnerFree tier

Cloud platform that builds and runs all your apps. Render handles everything from static sites to complex microservices with automatic deployments.

Auto-deploysManaged databasesPrivate networking
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IntermediateFree tier

Run your full-stack apps close to your users. Fly deploys Docker containers globally with built-in database options and edge computing capabilities.

Global deploymentDocker containersPostgres/Redis
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IntermediateFree tier

Globally distributed serverless platform for JavaScript and TypeScript. Deploy at the edge with zero configuration and sub-millisecond startup times.

Edge deploymentTypeScript nativeKV storage
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IntermediateFree tier

Run serverless code at the edge across 300+ locations. Workers execute JavaScript, Rust, and more with incredible speed and global distribution.

Edge computingKV storageDurable Objects
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No-Code Builder

Visual tools for building apps without writing code

BeginnerFree tier

Design and publish stunning websites without code. Framer combines the power of a design tool with a visual website builder and CMS.

Visual editorBuilt-in CMSAnimations
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IntermediateFree tier

The professional website builder that gives designers full creative control. Build responsive sites visually while Webflow generates clean, semantic code.

Visual developmentCMSE-commerce
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IntermediateFree tier

Build full-featured web applications without code. Bubble handles frontend, backend, and database so you can focus on your product logic.

Visual programmingDatabaseUser authentication
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BeginnerFree tier

Turn spreadsheets into beautiful apps. Glide connects to your data and generates mobile-friendly apps that your team and customers will love.

Spreadsheet integrationMobile-firstPre-built templates
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BeginnerFree tier

Build client portals, internal tools, and websites from Airtable or Google Sheets data. Softr makes it easy to create polished apps in minutes.

Airtable/Sheets integrationPre-built blocksUser authentication
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IntermediateFree tier

Build internal tools remarkably fast. Retool provides drag-and-drop components that connect to any database or API to create powerful admin panels and dashboards.

Drag-and-drop UIDatabase integrationCustom JavaScript
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IntermediateFree tier

Open-source platform for building internal tools. Connect to databases and APIs, then drag and drop widgets to create custom business applications.

Open sourceSelf-hosting50+ widgets
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IntermediateFree tier

Open-source low-code platform for building and deploying internal tools. Connect to databases, cloud storage, and APIs with a visual builder.

Open sourceVisual builder40+ integrations
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IntermediateFree tier

Open-source low-code platform to build internal tools and business apps. Design interfaces, automate workflows, and connect to your data sources.

Open sourceInternal databaseAutomation
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IntermediateFree tier

Visual builder for React that integrates with your codebase. Designers and developers collaborate on the same platform while keeping full code control.

React integrationVisual editorCode generation
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IntermediateFree tier

Visual development platform that generates React, Vue, or any framework code. Empower marketers to create pages while developers maintain control.

Visual editorAny frameworkHeadless CMS
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Full-Stack Builder

AI tools that generate complete applications

BeginnerFree tier

Build complete web applications by chatting with AI. Lovable handles the frontend, backend, and deployment so you can focus on your vision rather than technical details.

Full-stack appsDatabase integrationAuthentication
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BeginnerFree tier

Create and deploy full-stack web apps directly in your browser. Bolt combines AI-powered development with instant deployment for remarkably fast development cycles.

Browser-based IDEInstant deploymentFull-stack support
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BeginnerFree tier

Code, create, and learn in the browser with AI assistance. Replit provides a complete development environment with collaborative features and instant deployment.

Browser IDE50+ languagesMultiplayer coding
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IntermediateFree tier

Specify what you want to build, and GPT Engineer generates the entire codebase. Perfect for bootstrapping projects and exploring ideas quickly.

Full project generationSpecification-drivenIterative refinement
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IntermediateFree tier

The fastest way to build and deploy React Native apps. Expo handles the complexity of mobile development so you can focus on your product.

Over-the-air updatesEAS BuildPush notifications
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IntermediateFree tier

Build full-stack apps on AWS without the complexity. Amplify provides frontend hosting, authentication, APIs, and storage with minimal configuration.

HostingAuthenticationGraphQL APIs
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Code Review

Tools for analysing, reviewing, and improving code quality

BeginnerFree tier

AI junior developer that handles your GitHub issues and pull requests. Describe what you want in an issue, and Sweep writes the code and opens a PR.

Issue to PR automationCode reviewBug fixes
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BeginnerFree tier

AI-powered code review assistant that explains pull requests in plain English. Get automatic summaries and suggestions to improve your review process.

PR summariesChange explanationsReview suggestions
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BeginnerFree tier

AI-first code review that goes beyond linting. CodeRabbit provides contextual feedback, catches bugs, and suggests improvements like a senior developer would.

Line-by-line reviewBug detectionSecurity analysis
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IntermediateFree tier

Static code analysis with AI-powered suggestions. Codiga helps you write better code by catching issues in real-time and providing instant fixes.

Real-time analysisCustom rulesIDE integration
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IntermediateFree tier

AI-powered security analysis that finds and fixes vulnerabilities as you code. Snyk scans your code in real-time to catch security issues before they reach production.

Real-time scanningVulnerability fixesIDE integration
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AdvancedFree tier

The industry standard for code quality and security analysis. SonarQube continuously inspects your code to detect bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells.

Quality gatesSecurity analysisTechnical debt tracking
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IntermediateFree tier

All your code quality tools in one place. Trunk manages linters, formatters, and static analysers with a single configuration and automatic updates.

Unified lintingAuto-formattingGit hooks
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IntermediateFree tier

Error tracking and performance monitoring that helps you fix issues fast. Sentry shows you the code, context, and impact of every problem.

Error trackingPerformance monitoringSession replay
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IntermediateFree tier

The open-source product analytics platform. PostHog combines analytics, session recording, feature flags, and A/B testing in one platform you can self-host.

Product analyticsSession recordingFeature flags
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Project Management

Tools for organising and tracking development work

BeginnerFree tier

The issue tracker built for speed. Linear combines beautiful design with keyboard-first navigation to make project management feel effortless.

Issue trackingRoadmapsCycles
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Beginner

AI integrated directly into your workspace. Notion AI helps you write, brainstorm, summarise, and organise your documents and databases effortlessly.

AI writingSummarisationTranslation
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Design

AI-powered design and prototyping tools

BeginnerFree tier

AI features built into Figma to accelerate your design workflow. Generate designs, rename layers, remove backgrounds, and more without leaving your canvas.

Layer renamingBackground removalDesign generation
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IntermediateFree tier

The industry standard for building and documenting UI components in isolation. Storybook helps you develop, test, and showcase your component library.

Component isolationInteractive docsVisual testing
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IntermediateFree tier

Visual testing and review for UI components. Chromatic catches visual bugs, manages Storybook, and streamlines design collaboration.

Visual regression testingStorybook hostingDesign review
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CMS

Content management systems for structured content

IntermediateFree tier

The composable content cloud that treats content as structured data. Build custom editing experiences and deliver content anywhere via flexible APIs.

Real-time collaborationCustomisable studioGROQ query language
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IntermediateFree tier

Enterprise-grade headless CMS that powers digital experiences across channels. Structure your content once, deliver it everywhere via powerful APIs.

Content modellingRich text editorAsset management
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IntermediateFree tier

Open-source headless CMS that gives you full control. Self-host or use the cloud, customise everything, and build content APIs in minutes.

Open sourceSelf-hostingCustom content types
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