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Editors, IDEs and coding agents ranked for working developers in late 2026: how good the core editing is, how well AI help is integrated (and whether you can bring your own model), ecosystem, speed, and the real monthly cost. Prices are from each vendor's pricing page, checked October 17, 2026, in USD. Agent plans change fast; treat this as a snapshot, not a contract.
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