Aider
VerifiedAI pair programming in your terminal
Coding Agents
7.9 /10
Open Source Released
2023-05
Country
United States
API
N/A
Self-Host
Yes
GitHub Stars
30,000
Last Reviewed
2025-06
About Aider
Aider is a command-line tool that connects LLMs to your local git repository for AI-assisted coding. It supports multiple models including Claude, GPT-4, and local models. Aider can make coordinated changes across multiple files, understands your codebase context, and automatically commits changes with descriptive messages.
Features
Git integration
Multi-file edits
Multi-model support
Codebase mapping
Voice input
Automatic commits
Detailed Ratings
Ease of Use 6.0
Value for Money 9.0
Features 9.0
Support 6.0
Performance 8.0
Overall Rating
7.9 /10
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aider Polyglot Benchmark | 65.2% | 2025-03 |
Benchmark scores from publicly available sources. Actual performance may vary in real-world usage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open source
- Excellent git integration
- Multi-model support
- Active community
Cons
- CLI-only interface
- Requires API keys
- Steeper learning curve
Use Cases
AI pair programmingMulti-file refactoringGit-aware code editingAutomated commits
Who Is It For?
Terminal-focused developers who want an open-source, git-native AI pair programmer supporting multiple LLM providers
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Pricing Plans
Free (BYOK)
Free
- Open-source CLI
- Bring your own API key
- All models supported
- Git integration
- Community support
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