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Coding & Development Source verified
Aider
by Aider •Code Assistants
Open-source command-line AI pair programmer for editing code in local repositories.
Overview
What is Aider?
Aider connects language models to local codebases so developers can request multi-file changes, review diffs and work through Git-based coding tasks.
Best for
Code CompletionDebuggingCode Review
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Considerations & evidence gaps
Lifecycle status is not verified
The current product lifecycle state has not yet been source-verified in AI Orbit.
Profile transparency checkCapabilities0/3 verified
Use-case fit0/3 verified
Pricing evidence1/1 plans checked
Verified sources2
Benchmarks1 verified
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Capabilities
Features & use cases
Core capabilities listed for Aider.
Code Generation
Generates source code, functions, components or complete implementations.
Source review in progress Source
Agent Workflows
Plans and executes multi-step tasks with tools, state or autonomous actions.
Source review in progress Source
Code Review & Debugging
Reviews code, identifies defects and recommends or applies fixes.
Source review in progress Source
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Best use cases
CLI #Open Source#Developer Focused#Local AI
Technical profile
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Pricing
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Open Source
Free
Review · verified 1 month ago
- Open-source CLI
- model provider/API costs are separate.
Evidence-separated performance
Verified benchmarks & scores
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Product Experience
100.0/100 class composite
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Product Experience
Product Experience
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Independent
Product Hunt Verified User Rating — Product Experience
Tested product / versionAider
100.0 / 100
#5 of 17 Same-benchmark rank#5 of 17 tools
Scoring directionHigher is better
Leader context
0.0 pts behind Scenario
TestedSep 7, 2026
Product Hunt AI Orbit verified Sep 7, 2026
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Common questions
Aider FAQ
Quick answers based on the information currently available in this AI Orbit profile.
What is Aider?
Aider connects language models to local codebases so developers can request multi-file changes, review diffs and work through Git-based coding tasks. Aider is provided by Aider and AI Orbit categorizes it under Coding & Development. Its structured capability profile includes Code Generation, Agent Workflows and Code Review & Debugging; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.
Who makes Aider?
Aider is provided by Aider. Technology company developing Aider, with AI capabilities focused on coding & development workflows. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Coding & Development, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.
What is Aider best for?
AI Orbit currently maps Aider to structured use cases including Code Completion, Debugging and Code Review. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include Code Generation, Agent Workflows and Code Review & Debugging.
Is Aider open source?
Yes. AI Orbit has verified Aider as open source from its official repository or license evidence. The recorded license information is Apache-2.0. An official repository is recorded on the profile, which should be used to review the exact license terms and current source availability.
How much does Aider cost?
AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Aider, including Open Source. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.