Codeium

Codeium

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A free, AI-powered coding assistant that offers fast, context-aware code completions and chat functionality. It is known for its speed and seamless integration with a wide range of IDEs.

FreemiumCoding AssistantDeveloper ToolsAI ChatCode Generation
Tool Type

SaaS (Plugin)

Model Used

Proprietary models (SWE-1, etc.)

Integrations
VS CodeJetBrains IDEsVim
Detailed Ratings
accuracy
4.3
ease Of Use
4.5
speed
4.8
creativity
4
value For Money
4.9

Features

  • AI-driven code completion and generation
  • In-editor AI chat for explaining code and answering questions
  • Support for over 70+ programming languages
  • Integrations with a wide range of IDEs and editors
  • Focus on privacy and security with no training on private code

Use Cases

  • Speeding up the coding process by automating repetitive tasks
  • Writing boilerplate code and generating functions from comments
  • Learning new programming languages and frameworks faster
  • Debugging code and finding solutions to common problems
  • Generating inline documentation for existing codebases

Reviews

Pros

  • It's completely free for individual use, making high-quality AI coding assistance accessible to everyone.
  • Highly praised for its speed and minimal latency, providing real-time suggestions without slowing down the workflow.
  • Supports a massive number of programming languages and integrates with most major IDEs.
  • The context-aware code completion is often as good as, or better than, paid competitors.
  • The focus on privacy and security is a big plus for many developers.

Cons

  • The suggestions can sometimes be irrelevant or buggy, especially for complex or niche problems.
  • The performance of the AI chat feature is not always as reliable as the code completion.
  • Some users have reported issues with subscription management and customer support.
  • While it helps with boilerplate code, it's not a replacement for an experienced developer and can produce buggy code.
  • For free users, the most advanced context-aware features are limited.

Areas for Improvement

  • Improve the accuracy and relevance of suggestions for complex, non-boilerplate code.
  • Enhance the reliability and performance of the in-editor AI chat.
  • Provide more detailed and helpful explanations for code snippets and functions.
  • Improve customer support and user subscription management.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Unlimited AI code completions
  • In-editor AI chat and commands
  • Basic context awareness

Pro

$10/monthly
  • Advanced context awareness
  • Access to larger AI models
  • Faster generations

Capabilities

Vision input
No image or vision capabilities.
Voice
No voice commands or input.
API access
Available for integrations and custom workflows.
File upload
No file upload.
Fine-tuning
Does not allow users to fine-tune its models.
Memory
Maintains context within the current codebase.
Mobile app
No dedicated mobile app.
Code execution
Does not execute code.
Real-time data
No real-time data handling.
Multi-modal
Primarily handles text/code.

Performance

Max Tokens

N/A

Response Time

Very fast

Uptime

99.9%

Cost per 1K Tokens

N/A

Rate Limits

Free: Unlimited suggestions, but advanced features are limited.

Paid: No limits and access to all features.

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