AI IDEs
Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Trae, Aider. Comparisons, pricing and how to combine them.
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· 8 min read
Cursor vs Windsurf in 2026: which AI IDE to choose
Two VS Code forks, two temperaments. Agent mode, context, pricing and a verdict on which to pick.
· 8 min read
The best AI IDEs in 2026: a ranking of 6 editors
Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Trae, Aider and Copilot in VS Code. Strengths, pricing and who each suits.
· 7 min read
Zed with AI: a fast editor for people fleeing VS Code
A Rust editor from the Atom team: speed, agent mode, downsides and who should switch.