AI coding tools with a free trial (paid plans only)

Updated 23 Oct 2026 · Prices from vendor pages only · How we rank →

The short answer

None of these AI coding tools has a permanent free plan, but each offers a trial confirmed on its pricing page. Softgen comes first: AI web app builder producing Next.js apps with Firebase/Supabase. The cheapest verified paid plan here is Hostinger AI Builder Premium ($2.49/mo on a 48-month plan ($119.52 upfront); renews at $10.99/mo). None of the 4 has a free plan we could confirm. Every price below is from the vendor’s own page, checked 16–23 Oct 2026.

Ranked shortlist

  1. Softgen: AI web app builder producing Next.js apps with Firebase/Supabase. Plan: Subscription: From $25/month
    12+ models, managed Supabase, GitHub export on every plan; credits roll over on Pro
  2. CodeRabbit: AI code reviews on pull requests. Plan: Essentials: $24/user/month
  3. Qodo: AI code review and test generation. Plan: Not yet verified
  4. Hostinger AI Builder: Hosting, a domain and a built-in back end in one plan, plus code export. Plan: Premium: $2.49/mo on a 48-month plan ($119.52 upfront); renews at $10.99/mo
    Up to 3 websites, 250 AI credits

Order follows ToolRank’s editorial ranking in Coding & App Building, filtered to tools that fit this page. Anything we couldn’t confirm on a vendor page says “Not yet verified”.

Side by side

RankToolRelevant planStarting priceFree planBest forMain limitationLast checked
#1SoftgenSubscription: From $25/month
12+ models, managed Supabase, GitHub export on every plan; credits roll over on Pro
$25/monthFree trial credits, no credit card requiredFounders building a full-stack web app from a plain-English description, with model choice and GitHub exportPlan names and the full price ladder were not shown on the homepage (pricing page renders client-side)19 Oct 2026
#2CodeRabbitEssentials: $24/user/month$24/user/monthFree trialAI pull-request reviewsPer-user pricing adds up for large teams16 Oct 2026
#3QodoNot yet verified$30 (Pro Team)14-day free trial; free for qualifying open-source projectsAI code review for teamsNo permanent free tier16 Oct 2026
#4Hostinger AI BuilderPremium: $2.49/mo on a 48-month plan ($119.52 upfront); renews at $10.99/mo
Up to 3 websites, 250 AI credits
$2.49/mo (Premium, 48-month plan paid upfront)Try both building modes with 5 free AI credits, no card required (trial)Beginners who want a site or simple web app built and hosted in one placeLow prices need a 48-month upfront plan and renew higher; no native mobile apps23 Oct 2026

Prices as listed by each vendor on the last-checked date, USD, before tax. Plans and limits change, so follow the sources below.

Who should pick which

Pick Softgen for founders building a full-stack web app from a plain-English description, with model choice and GitHub export (Subscription: From $25/month). Watch out: plan names and the full price ladder were not shown on the homepage (pricing page renders client-side). Pick CodeRabbit for AI pull-request reviews (Essentials: $24/user/month). Watch out: per-user pricing adds up for large teams. Pick Qodo for AI code review for teams ($30 (Pro Team)). Watch out: no permanent free tier. Pick Hostinger AI Builder for beginners who want a site or simple web app built and hosted in one place (Premium: $2.49/mo on a 48-month plan ($119.52 upfront); renews at $10.99/mo). Watch out: low prices need a 48-month upfront plan and renew higher; no native mobile apps.

FAQ

Which of these is cheapest?

Hostinger AI Builder Premium ($2.49/mo on a 48-month plan ($119.52 upfront); renews at $10.99/mo) is the lowest paid price we verified on this list (https://www.hostinger.com/ai-builder, checked 23 Oct 2026). Check the vendor page for tax, billing period and usage limits.

Which of these have a free plan?

None of these has a free plan we could confirm. None lists a permanent free plan on its pricing page. Some offer a trial; see the table.

How were these tools chosen?

They are the tools in ToolRank's rankings with a trial but no permanent free plan, confirmed on the vendor's own website on 16–23 Oct 2026. Tools we could not verify are left out rather than guessed, and anything unconfirmed is marked Not yet verified.

Sources

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Profiles: Softgen · CodeRabbit · Qodo · Hostinger AI Builder

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