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Side-by-side: what they do, what they cost, what Kai actually thinks. Pass up to 4 tools via ?tools=claude,chatgpt,gemini.
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Aider A | Google Veo A | Lovable A | |
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| Tagline | Terminal-based AI pair programmer. Git-aware, model-flexible. | Google's video model. Baked into Gemini + YouTube Shorts. | Build a full app from a prompt. Stripe-ready. |
| Category | Coding | Video | Design |
| Pricing | Free (open source) + whatever API you use | Included with Gemini Advanced $20/mo + YouTube creator tools | Free + $25-$100/mo |
| Best for | Developers who want open-source tooling with full control. | Gemini Advanced users, YouTube Shorts creators. | Non-devs + solopreneurs shipping MVPs. |
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| Kai's verdict | A-tier. The right answer if you want open-source + terminal-native + model-agnostic. | A-tier if you already pay Gemini. B-tier standalone. | A-tier. The strongest 'no-code' AI builder right now. Great for founder MVPs. |
| Link | Open → | Open → | Open → |