AI coding assistants
Cody: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Cody helps people developing software by answering questions about a code repository. It suggests code completions, writes and edits functions, produces tests and documentation, and applies proposed file changes. There is no free tier. Access and transparency score: 43/100, #27 of 31 in its category.
| Access | 0/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10/30 | |
| Trust | 33/40 |
What is Cody?
Cody helps people developing software by answering questions about a code repository. It suggests code completions, writes and edits functions, produces tests and documentation, and applies proposed file changes.
According to its documentation, Cody lets you:
- answer questions about a code repository
- suggest code completions
- write and edit functions
- produce tests and documentation
- apply proposed changes to files
We file it under AI coding assistants, the category of tools to write and fix code, and it also overlaps with enterprise search. The category lists 31 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Sourcegraph, Inc.. The service launched in 2023, which gives it some track record.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: developers. The need it covers is simple to state: write and fix code.
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does Cody cost?
Pricing model: paid. No permanent free plan is offered.
The entry price is not shown publicly: you have to contact the publisher or create an account to see it.
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in several regions depending on the plan.
Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Cody runs on: web browser and browser extension.
Interface languages: English.
There is no public API: the tool is used only through its interface.
How we scored it
Our 43/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 0/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 10/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 33/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Cody against other tools in the aI coding assistants category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody | No | not published | No | 43 |
| Codex | Yes | $8 per month | Yes | 90 |
| aider | Yes | not published | Yes | 78 |
| Kilo | Yes | $15 per month | Yes | 78 |
| GitHub Copilot | Yes | $10 per month | Yes | 75 |
| Amazon Q Developer | Yes | $19 per month | – | 71 |
| OpenCode | Yes | $10 per month | Yes | 71 |
| Amp | Yes | $20 per month | Yes | 70 |
Verdict
Cody publishes little verifiable information: look at the better-scored alternatives first.
Strengths
- Established since 2023
Limitations
- No free tier
- Price not published
- No API
Avoid if…
- You want a budget known in advance
- You plan to automate it or connect it to an agent
Alternatives
- Codexfree tier
- aiderfree tier
- Kilofree tier
- GitHub Copilotfree tier
- Amazon Q Developerfree tier
- OpenCodefree tier
Categories and jobs
Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Is Cody free?
No, there is no permanent free plan.
Where is Cody data stored?
According to the publisher, in several regions depending on the plan.
Does Cody have an API?
No, no public API so far.
What are the alternatives to Cody?
In the same category: Codex, aider, Kilo, and GitHub Copilot.
Cody or Codex: which one to choose?
Codex has a free tier, Cody does not, only Codex offers an API, and our score is 43/100 for Cody and 90/100 for Codex. Try both on the same task before paying.
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