Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub CopilotTop pick | #1 | #3 | #2 | |
| Cursor | #2 | #2 | #3 | |
| Claude | — | #1 | — | |
| Tabnine | — | — | #1 | |
| Kiro | — | #4 | — | |
| Sourcegraph Cody | — | — | #4 | |
| OpenCode | — | #5 | — | |
| Kilo Code | — | #6 | — |
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
- GitHub Copilot — If you're looking for an AI coding assistant with transparent, predictable pricing and no surprise bills, my top recommendation is GitHub Copilot.
- Cursor — AI-first coding environment: Cursor.
- Claude — Claude Code and Cursor are among the most transparent AI coding assistants: both publish straightforward paid tiers with clearly named usage allowances.
- Cursor — Claude Code and Cursor are among the most transparent AI coding assistants: both publish straightforward paid tiers with clearly named usage allowances.
- GitHub Copilot — For the clearest numerical quotas, GitHub Copilot, Kiro, and OpenCode Go publish specific credit or request allowances, though Copilot’s usage-based AI-credit system can make heavy agent use harder to predict.
- Kiro — For the clearest numerical quotas, GitHub Copilot, Kiro, and OpenCode Go publish specific credit or request allowances, though Copilot’s usage-based AI-credit system can make heavy agent use harder to predict.
- OpenCode — For the clearest numerical quotas, GitHub Copilot, Kiro, and OpenCode Go publish specific credit or request allowances, though Copilot’s usage-based AI-credit system can make heavy agent use harder to predict.
Finding an AI coding assistant with truly transparent pricing can be tricky, as many platforms have shifted toward token-based AI credit systems , tiered multi-addon subscriptions, or sales-gated enterprise quotes.[](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans)[](https://getdx.com/blog/ai-coding-assistant-pricing/)[](https://faun.dev/toolbox/cody-vs-supermaven/) When evaluating transparency—meaning clear, published public tiers, predictable monthly caps, and no hidden prerequisite platform…
- Tabnine — Tabnine — Historically offers some of the most straightforward, flat-rate pricing models in the space.
- GitHub Copilot — GitHub Copilot — Publishes clear, itemized public tiers (such as Pro at $10/mo, Pro+ at $39/mo, and Max at $100/mo).
- Cursor — Cursor — Provides transparently listed public individual tiers (ranging from Free up to $200/mo Ultra tiers), but heavily utilizes a shared usage/credit pool model that can make heavy agentic usage less predictable…
- Sourcegraph Cody — Sourcegraph Cody — Lower on transparency for small teams because its pricing relies heavily on custom sales quotes and enterprise agreements rather than an upfront, self-serve public rate…
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| cursor.com | Brand site · Cursor | 4 | ChatGPT, Google AI Mode |
| github.com | Web | 4 | ChatGPT, Google AI Mode |
| costbench.com | Web | 2 | Perplexity |
| aibusinessweekly.net | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| aicybr.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| ainycity.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| dev.to | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| dupple.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| faun.dev | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| getdx.com | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| kilo.ai | Brand site · Kilo Code | 1 | Perplexity |
| openai.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| superblocks.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |