What AI coding tools actually cost in November 2026 (16 tools, list prices with sources)
"Is Claude Code more expensive than Cursor?" The honest answer is "depends which plan, and the pricing pages changed again." So I wrote every published plan down: 119 plans across 16 tools, each one linked to the vendor's pricing page and dated (checked Nov 1, 2026, re-verified Nov 14). A few things stood out. 1. The real entry price is about $20/month almost everywhere Paid individual plans,…
Pricing details for 16 AI coding tools were compiled on November 1, 2026 and verified on November 14, 2026. Entry-level individual plans typically cost around $20/month.
- Cursor's Plus plan starts at $8, Premium at $30.
- Cline's extension is free at $0, the paid plan is $9.99.
- GitHub Copilot Pro is $10, Zed Pro is $10, JetBrains AI Pro is $10.
- Claude Code Pro is $20, Codex ChatGPT Plus is $20, Devin Pro is $20.
- Replit Core is $20, Augment Code Standard is $20, Bolt Pro is $25.
- Lovable Pro offers 100 credits for $25, v0 Plus is $30.
Free tiers are also available, but they have limitations like limited agent requests, daily credit caps, or payment to model providers. Top tiers often range between $100 and $200 per month.
Team pricing varies significantly, with per-seat business plans ranging from $19 to $125 per seat, depending on the tool. For a 5-person team, the price difference between the cheapest and most expensive team option can reach several hundred dollars per month.
For selecting the right tool, the author recommends choosing based on the specific job first, then comparing 2-3 tools at the tier you'll realistically need. They've provided a calculator (https://stackpick.app/cost?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=costs-nov-2026) and raw data (https://stackpick.app/v1/pricing.json?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=costs-nov-2026) for further reference.
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