Codeium Review

Free AI code assistant

At a glance

Category: Code & Development. Editor rating: 4.0/10, based on hands-on testing. Pricing: free with paid upgrades available.

Free AI autocomplete and chat for developers across all major IDEs.

Editor's note: Best for Hobby developers who can't afford Copilot. The main caveat: quality lags copilot on the most popular languages.

Strengths

• Genuinely free for individuals, no usage caps
• Supports 70+ languages, broader than Copilot's strong list
• Native integrations in 40+ IDEs, more than Copilot
• Self-hosting available for teams that need it

Weaknesses

• Quality lags Copilot on the most popular languages
• Free tier features get throttled during peak hours
• Enterprise sales process is heavy for self-hosting

Best for

• Hobby developers who can't afford Copilot
• Teams using less common languages or IDEs

Use cases

• Hobby developers who can't afford Copilot
• Teams using less common languages or IDEs

What is Codeium?

Codeium is a code & development tool. Free AI code assistant.

How much does Codeium cost?

Codeium is free with paid upgrades available. Pricing can change, always check the vendor's site for the latest plans before signing up.

Is Codeium free?

Codeium offers a free tier with basic features. To unlock the full feature set you'll need a paid plan.

What can I use Codeium for?

Common use cases include Hobby developers who can't afford Copilot, and Teams using less common languages or IDEs.

What is Codeium best at?

Reviewers single out Genuinely free for individuals, no usage caps; Supports 70+ languages, broader than Copilot's strong list; Native integrations in 40+ IDEs, more than Copilot.