AI Coding Tools in 2026: The Complete Guide to What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Coming
Everything we've covered on AI coding tools — comparisons, pricing, privacy, agents, and the security risks nobody expected. Updated April 2026.
Github-Copilot
GitHub Copilot AI Credits: What One Credit Buys in Tokens, Model by Model
A GitHub Copilot AI credit costs $0.01: 8,333 output tokens on GPT-5.6 Luna, 500 on Sol. Per-model token math, plan credit pools, and the Oct 19 model swap.
Cursor vs Copilot 2026: The Real Cost After Cursor Moved to the X Subscription
Cursor vs Copilot real cost: Cursor Premium is $30 plus Claude at API list price, while Copilot Pro+ is $39 with $70 of usage included. Worked math for 2026.