Best AI Coding Assistants in 2026: 8 Tools Compared (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot & More)

An honest comparison of 8 AI coding assistants in 2026 — Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Aider, Cline, v0, and Devin. Strengths, weaknesses, and best-for verdicts for solo devs and teams.