HTEC’s artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data experts researched 26 major AI code generators currently available on the market and completed in-depth research and analysis on 20 (minus six low-scoring tools excluded from the analysis).
Based on the results of this comprehensive research, HTEC published, “Leading AI code generators in 2024: Detailed research and analysis report.”
Why it matters: AI code generators are growing in popularity, and trends show they will continue to gain momentum. Companies quick to integrate the right tools could gain significant competitive advantages, including:
- Accelerated software development
- Enhanced productivity
- Cost savings
- Improved scalability
The challenge: With many options already available on the market and new tools emerging rapidly, choosing the right AI code generator can be difficult. Companies want tools that align with their unique business goals and needs, development team structure, and industry requirements.
What’s in the report: HTEC’s report aims to help companies make informed decisions by providing in-depth expert insights on the top five AI coding tools currently available per our experts’ assessment: Codeium, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Amazon CodeWhisperer (recently integrated with Amazon Q Developer), and Bito. The report also includes:
- Tool assessments across 11 attributes like output, quality, context awareness, and pricing.
- Easy-to-follow tool categorization: Adopt (could be recommended for professional environments), Trial (currently not recommended for professional use but should be watched for future usability), and Assess (currently not recommended for professional use).
- Tool recommendations by industry, benefits and limitations of using AI code generators, and suggestions on selecting a tool aligned with your organization’s unique needs and business objectives.
Go deeper: Download the report and quick-reference infographic.
