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Coding
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| Tagline | VS Code fork that made AI coding actually work. | Vector + raster AI for designers. Actually controls the output. | OpenAI's image model. Built into ChatGPT Plus. |
| Category | Coding | Image | Image |
| Pricing | Free + $20/mo Pro + $40/mo Business | Free + $12-$48/mo | Included with ChatGPT Plus $20/mo |
| Best for | Developers. Non-developers who want to ship working code. | Designers, brand teams, anyone needing vector output or tight style control. | ChatGPT Plus users who want images without paying extra. |
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| Kai's verdict | S-tier for coding. If you write code of any kind, this pays back the $20 in a day. | S-tier for designers. The only one that takes vectors seriously. | B-tier standalone, A-tier value if you already pay ChatGPT. Don't pay for it separately. |
| Link | Open → | Open → | Open → |