I Tested 5 AI Coding Tools for 30 Days — Here's What Actually Works

Honest, hands-on comparison. No hype. Real test results where possible.

I spent a month putting five AI coding tools through their paces — from terminal-native CLI tools to full-blown AI IDEs. Some I tested directly. Some are GUI-only so I researched them based on community consensus, documentation, and pricing. Here's what I learned.

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