Aider
Aider lets you pair program with AI models from your terminal, on a new project or an existing codebase. It maps your codebase and commits each change to git so you can review or undo it.
Who it's for: Developers comfortable in the terminal.
Key uses and features
- Works with cloud and local models
- Maps your whole codebase
- Automatic git commits
- Works with 100+ programming languages
Good for: Making AI code changes from the command line.
Pricing model: open source
Used for: CodingLocal & self-hosted AI
Details checked against public sources in October 2026. Pricing and features change often; check the official site.