New for 2026
The 2026 AI Coding Tools
Cost Report
A comprehensive analysis of pricing, value, and optimization strategies across 7 AI coding providers and 40+ models. Built from real usage data tracked by BurnRate.
A comprehensive analysis of pricing, value, and optimization strategies across 7 AI coding providers and 40+ models. Built from real usage data tracked by BurnRate.
Actual per-token pricing across Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf, Aider, Cline, and Codex CLI. No marketing fluff -- just numbers.
Side-by-side analysis of subscription tiers, model access, strengths, and weaknesses. Find out which tool gives the best value for your workflow.
Six proven strategies to cut AI coding costs 25-60%, from prompt caching to model right-sizing and provider consolidation.
Input, output, and cache pricing for 40+ models including Claude Opus 4, GPT-4o, o3, Gemini 2.5, and more.
Break-even analysis for every major plan. Know exactly when a $200/month Max subscription pays for itself vs. API pricing.
Cost estimates for teams of 5 to 100 developers. Low, mid, and high scenarios with per-developer averages.