What is it?
Codeium is a free AI-powered coding assistant that offers intelligent code completion, in-editor chat, and context-aware suggestions. It helps developers write code faster and with fewer errors, supporting over 70 programming languages and popular IDEs like VS Code, JetBrains, Jupyter, and more.
How to use it?
To use Codeium, visit https://codeium.com, install the extension for your preferred IDE (like VS Code or JetBrains), and sign up for a free account. Once set up, it starts suggesting code as you type and can answer coding questions via its in-editor chat.
Why use it?
Developers use Codeium to boost productivity, reduce repetitive typing, get instant coding help, and learn new APIs or languages on the go. It's especially attractive because it's completely free for individuals and integrates seamlessly into your favorite code editor.
What can you do with it?
Codeium can: - Suggest real-time code completions based on your context - Provide AI chat support inside your IDE - Help write functions, classes, or test cases - Refactor and optimize existing code - Support multiple languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and more - Work offline after initial setup (for completions)
Pros
- 100% free for individual users
- Supports 70+ programming languages
- Lightweight and fast
- Easy integration with popular IDEs
- Built-in chat for code help and explanations
Cons
- Chat feature still improving
- No mobile or browser editor support
- Limited enterprise features compared to paid tools
- Offline support only for completions, not chat
- Newer tool—smaller community than Copilot
Pricing
Codeium is completely free for individual developers. There is no monthly fee or trial period. Enterprise and team features may be available in the future with pricing details to be announced.