Cody vs Cognition: Which AI Tool is Better in 2026?
Cody is built for full-stack builders users on a free tier plan, while Cognition targets code & app builders workflows on a free tier model β here's how they stack up feature by feature.
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Cody compared with Cognition
Comparison
Cody
Cognition
Pricing & free tier
Free Tier (No CC)
Free Tier (No CC)
Starting price
Free, paid plans available
Free, paid plans available
Free trial / credits
Ongoing free tier, no time limit
Ongoing free tier, no time limit
Credit card required
No credit card required
No credit card required
Category & tags
Code & App Builders
Full-Stack Builders
Code & App Builders
Core features & strengths
Documentation for Sourcegraph, the code intelligence platform
Focused on Full-Stack Builders rather than general code & app builders
Works from any modern browser
Cognition operates Devin, the first autonomous software engineer
Devin plans, writes, tests, and ships production code inside your existing workflows