OpenAI's conversational AI assistant for writing, brainstorming, coding, analysis, and everyday questions. The free tier includes GPT-class models, file uploads, and image generation with daily limits.
FreemiumFree planAPIGeneral-purpose
Top match
ChatGPT is a solid pick for coding help since it handles everyday conversation and broad tasks well, so you can ask it to explain code, debug issues, or brainstorm solutions. You can start on the free tier, which includes GPT-class models and image generation with daily limits on messages and images. If you find yourself hitting those daily caps or need the most capable model for complex work, that's the time to consider upgrading.
Specialized coding help tools
A general assistant can do this, but these are built specifically for it — often with better results.
AI pair programmer that completes code, answers questions, and works agentically inside VS Code, JetBrains, and GitHub. Free tier includes monthly completions and chat requests.
FreemiumFree planAPIOpen-source terminal-based AI pair programmer that edits code across 100+ languages with full git integration, free to use.
FreeFree AI coding assistant for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI with code completion, chat, and agentic refactoring; free tier includes monthly limits.
Free
Also worth a look
Anthropic's AI assistant known for thoughtful long-form writing, coding, and analysis of large documents. Free tier available; paid plans unlock higher limits and the most capable models.
FreemiumFree planAPIGeneral-purposeGoogle's AI assistant built into Search, Gmail, and Docs, with a standalone chat app for writing, research, and image generation. Generous free tier with a Google account.
FreemiumFree planAPIGeneral-purpose
Building agents or automating tasks?
ChatGPT is great for chatting about code — but for building and shipping with an agent, ChatGPT’s dedicated coding tool is Codex.
OpenAI's agentic coding tool built into ChatGPT -- available via CLI, IDE extension, and web. Included across ChatGPT plans, including Free, with usage limits by plan.
FreemiumFree planAPI