Dmitri Zhechkov

AI Architect, Yandex

Comparative Analysis of Vibe Coding Tools

04/14/2025

Contents

1. Introduction and Methodology
2. Tool Selection and Popularity
3. Key Evaluation Parameters
4. Comparative Tables
5. Radar Charts
6. Detailed Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses
7. Tool Technology Stack
8. Conclusions
9. Summary Comparison
10. Information Sources

1. Introduction and Methodology

Vibe coding is a relatively new approach to software development that is characterized by the use of artificial intelligence to automate the code writing process. This approach allows both experienced developers and people without technical experience to create applications and software by describing their ideas in natural language.

This analysis examines various vibe coding tools available on the market to determine their strengths and weaknesses, as well as to identify the most suitable tools for various use cases.

Evaluation Methodology

The following key parameters were selected for the comparative analysis of the tools:

1. AI Integration Model

   • Evaluation of the types of AI models supported (proprietary or open source)
   • Depth of integration and degree of user control over AI
   • Completeness of coverage of the development process

2. Scope and Technology Support

   • Supported programming languages and project types
   • Specialization for specific frameworks or versatility

3. Autonomy and Automation Level

   • Ability to automatically generate applications from a text description
   • Need for manual intervention
   • Response to changes in requirements

4. Development Ecosystem Integration

   • Compatibility with version control systems
   • Integration with CI/CD pipelines
   • Compatibility with existing repositories and code base

5. Third-Party Services Integration

   • Support for external services "out of the box"
   • Availability of integration templates
   • Automation capabilities when connecting services

Each parameter was evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, where:

• 1 = Very weak implementation
• 2 = Weak implementation
• 3 = Average implementation
• 4 = Strong implementation
• 5 = Exceptionally strong implementation

2. Tool Selection and Popularity

Browser Tools

Tool	GitHub stars	Repository activity	Popularity
Bolt.new	~5.8k (April 2025)	High activity	Often mentioned in discussions, active community
Lovable	No public repository	Actively developing	Popular among non-technical users
v0 by Vercel	~4.5k (April 2025)	High activity	Popular in the React/Next.js community
Replit	~109 repositories	Active development	Widely used for training and prototyping
Create	No data on stars	Actively developing	Gaining popularity as a free tool
Trickle AI	No public repository	-	Mentioned for creating AI applications and forms
Tempo	No public repository	Active development	Growing popularity for React development
Softgen	No public repository	-	Mentioned for creating web applications with Firebase
Lazy AI	No public repository	-	Actively promoted for business applications
HeyBoss	No public repository	-	New tool with growing popularity
Creatr	No public repository	-	Limited mentions in the community
Data Button	No public repository	28 repositories	Positioned as a CTO replacement, growing popularity
Rork	No public repository	-	Specialized solution for mobile applications

IDEs and Code Editors

Tool	GitHub stars	Repository activity	Popularity
Windsurf Editor (Codeium)	No public repository	Active development	Growing popularity, good reviews
Cursor	~50k (April 2025)	Very active development	One of the most popular AI code editors
Zed	~56.9k (April 2025)	Active development	Popular due to performance and multiplayer

Plugins and Extensions

Tool	GitHub stars	Repository activity	Popularity
Cline	~39.7k (April 2025)	Active development	Popular extension for VS Code
Roo Code	Cline fork, fewer stars	Active development	Growing popularity as an improved version of Cline
avante.nvim	~8.4k (April 2025)	Active development	Popular among Neovim users
backnotprop/prompt-tower	<1k (April 2025)	Moderate activity	Niche tool for context management
Augment Code	No public repository	Active development	Growing popularity for working with large code bases

Command Line Tools

Tool	GitHub stars	Repository activity	Popularity
anthropics/claude-code	New repository	Active development from Anthropic	Growing popularity, official Anthropic product
aider	>6k (April 2025)	High activity	Popular among developers using the terminal
codename goose	>2k (April 2025)	Active development from Block	Growing popularity after launch
MyCoder.ai	~200 (April 2025)	Moderate activity	Growing popularity, good user reviews
ai-christianson/RA.Aid	No exact data	Moderate activity	Niche tool with unique capabilities
CodeSelect	<1k (April 2025)	Moderate activity	Specialized tool for selecting code for AI

Mobile Applications

Tool	Popularity	App Store Rating
VibeCode	Growing popularity	High ratings (4.5+ in App Store)

3. Key Evaluation Parameters

A. AI Integration Model

Browser Tools

Tool	Rating	Justification
Bolt.new	4/5	Uses Claude 3.5 Sonnet with 200K context, good user control through an interactive interface, covers the entire development cycle
Lovable	5/5	Uses Claude and other models, excellent integration with the reasoning machine, high degree of control and full coverage of the development process
v0 by Vercel	4/5	Specializes in React/Next.js UI components, excellent understanding of design and component structure
Replit	4/5	Integration with Claude 3.7 Sonnet for Replit AI Agent, good understanding of code, interactive environment
Create	3/5	Basic integration with AI, limited control and understanding of context
Trickle AI	3/5	Simple integration, focused on websites and forms
Tempo	4/5	Good integration for React development, understanding of component structure
Softgen	3/5	Average integration with AI, main focus on Firebase applications
Lazy AI	4/5	Good integration with Claude, emphasis on business applications
HeyBoss	3/5	Basic integration with OpenAI, limited control
Creatr	2/5	Minimal integration with AI, more focus on templates
Data Button	4/5	Advanced AI integration with a focus on data analysis and business logic
Rork	3/5	Average integration, specializes in React Native mobile applications

IDEs and Code Editors

Tool	Rating	Justification
Windsurf Editor	5/5	Excellent integration with AI via Codeium, Cascade agent interface, deep understanding of the code base
Cursor	5/5	Support for various models (Claude, GPT-4), deep understanding of the code base context, high user control
Zed	3/5	Basic integration with AI, emphasis on performance, not the main focus of the product

Plugins and Extensions

Tool	Rating	Justification
Cline	5/5	Deep integration with Claude 3.7 Sonnet, autonomous capabilities, understanding of context and project structure
Roo Code	5/5	Improved version of Cline with additional features and better memory, extended integration with AI
avante.nvim	4/5	Good integration for Neovim, emulation of Cursor AI functions
prompt-tower	2/5	Basic integration, focus on context management for LLM
Augment Code	5/5	Deep integration for large code bases, excellent handling of complex projects, enterprise level

Command Line Tools and Mobile Applications

Tool	Rating	Justification
claude-code	5/5	Official terminal tool from Anthropic, excellent understanding of code, deep integration with Claude 3.5/3.7
aider	4/5	Good integration with various models, focus on working with Git, understanding the code base of the repository
codename goose	4/5	Advanced tool with support for various LLMs and extensions, flexible architecture with MCP
MyCoder.ai	3/5	Average integration, basic AI functions, Git integration
RA.Aid	4/5	Good integration, autonomous development based on LangGraph, agent architecture
CodeSelect	3/5	Limited integration, focus on selecting code for AI, preparing context for other models
VibeCode	3/5	Average integration with AI, specialization in mobile applications, basic code generation functions

B. Scope and Technology Support

Browser Tools

Tool	Rating	Justification
Bolt.new	4/5	Support for JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Svelte, Vue, Node.js, good support for web development and mobile applications via Expo
Lovable	4/5	Support for JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Express, Tailwind CSS, versatility for web development
v0 by Vercel	3/5	Specialization in React/Next.js UI components with Tailwind CSS, limited support for other technologies
Replit	5/5	Support for 50+ programming languages, including JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, C++, versatility for various projects
Create	3/5	Average support, main focus on web technologies JavaScript and React
Trickle AI	2/5	Limited support, focus on simple websites and forms with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Tempo	3/5	Specialization in React, limited support for other technologies
Softgen	3/5	Main focus on JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Firebase, limited support for other technologies
Lazy AI	3/5	Support for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, web applications and business tools
HeyBoss	3/5	Support for web and mobile applications in JavaScript, without deep specialization
Creatr	2/5	Limited technology support, main focus on simple websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Data Button	4/5	Good support for stacks for data analysis and business applications, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL
Rork	3/5	Specialization in React Native for mobile development, limited support for other technologies

IDEs and Code Editors

Tool	Rating	Justification
Windsurf Editor	5/5	Support for most programming languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, etc.), versatility
Cursor	5/5	Universal support for almost all programming languages and frameworks, adaptability to various stacks
Zed	5/5	Excellent support for various languages thanks to Tree-sitter, high performance for any type of project

Plugins and Extensions

Tool	Rating	Justification
Cline	5/5	Wide support for languages and technologies through VS Code, versatility of application
Roo Code	5/5	Similar to Cline, full support for all languages available in VS Code
avante.nvim	4/5	Good support through Neovim, some limitations compared to VS Code
prompt-tower	3/5	Moderate technology support, focus on auxiliary functions and context management
Augment Code	5/5	Excellent support for various languages and frameworks, specialization in large corporate projects

Command Line Tools and Mobile Applications

Tool	Rating	Justification
claude-code	4/5	Good support for most languages through the terminal, some limitations due to the terminal interface
aider	4/5	Support for Python, JavaScript, Rust, Ruby, Go, C++, PHP, HTML, CSS and other languages, some terminal limitations
codename goose	4/5	Good support for various languages, flexible architecture with extensions
MyCoder.ai	3/5	Average support for popular languages, focus on standard development tasks
RA.Aid	4/5	Good support for languages through the LangGraph agent architecture
CodeSelect	3/5	Limited support, specialization in preparing code for AI models
VibeCode	3/5	Focus on mobile technologies (JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin), limited support for other areas

C. Autonomy and Automation Level

Browser Tools

Tool	Rating	Justification
Bolt.new	5/5	Exceptionally high level of autonomy, automatic generation of complete applications from a text description
Lovable	4/5	High level of autonomy with a well-thought-out architecture, some limitations with complex requirements
v0 by Vercel	4/5	High automation for UI components, limitations in generating complete applications
Replit	4/5	Good automation with an interactive environment, effective for prototyping
Create	3/5	Average level of automation, requires significant user participation
Trickle AI	3/5	Limited automation for specific web tasks, simple forms and sites
Tempo	4/5	Good automation for React development, specialized functions for components
Softgen	3/5	Average automation with an emphasis on Firebase integration, requires guidance
Lazy AI	4/5	High level of autonomy for business applications, good process automation
HeyBoss	3/5	Average automation, user guidance required for complex tasks
Creatr	2/5	Low level of autonomy, mainly template solutions
Data Button	4/5	Good automation for analytical applications, smart data processing
Rork	4/5	High automation for mobile applications on React Native, efficient code generation

IDEs and Code Editors

Tool	Rating	Justification
Windsurf Editor	4/5	High level of autonomy through Cascade, some tasks require user guidance
Cursor	3/5	Average level of autonomy, good automation for individual tasks, interaction required for complex projects
Zed	2/5	Low level of autonomy, focus on the performance of manual programming with minimal automation

Plugins and Extensions

Tool	Rating	Justification
Cline	4/5	High autonomy for tasks in VS Code, some interface limitations
Roo Code	4/5	Improved autonomy compared to Cline, better memory and context system
avante.nvim	3/5	Average autonomy, requires significant user interaction
prompt-tower	2/5	Low autonomy, auxiliary tool for context management
Augment Code	4/5	High autonomy for large code bases, good understanding of project structure

Command Line Tools and Mobile Applications

Tool	Rating	Justification
claude-code	4/5	High autonomy within the terminal interface, effective execution of tasks according to user commands
aider	3/5	Average autonomy, requires guidance through the terminal, good Git integration
codename goose	4/5	Good autonomy through MCP servers, flexible architecture for various tasks
MyCoder.ai	3/5	Average autonomy, basic automation of standard development tasks
RA.Aid	4/5	High autonomy thanks to the agent architecture, effective planning and execution of tasks
CodeSelect	2/5	Low autonomy, specialized auxiliary tool for preparing context
VibeCode	3/5	Average autonomy for mobile applications, basic automation on the device

D. Development Ecosystem Integration

Browser Tools

Tool	Rating	Justification
Bolt.new	3/5	Average Git integration, additional steps required, CI/CD limitations
Lovable	3/5	Average GitHub integration, limitations when working with existing team projects
v0 by Vercel	4/5	Good integration with the Vercel and Next.js ecosystem, limitations outside this ecosystem
Replit	4/5	Good Git integration, own deployment infrastructure, convenient development environment
Create	2/5	Limited integration with existing development systems, minimal compatibility
Trickle AI	2/5	Basic integration with GitHub Pages, limited opportunities for teamwork
Tempo	3/5	Average integration, focus on the React ecosystem, acceptable compatibility
Softgen	3/5	Average integration with Firebase, limitations when integrating with other systems
Lazy AI	3/5	Average integration with major development systems, basic support for teamwork
HeyBoss	2/5	Limited integration with existing systems, focus on individual use
Creatr	2/5	Minimal integration with the development infrastructure, mainly an autonomous system
Data Button	3/5	Average integration with data analysis systems, basic compatibility with CI/CD
Rork	3/5	Average integration for mobile development, basic support for existing processes

IDEs and Code Editors

Tool	Rating	Justification
Windsurf Editor	4/5	Good integration with development systems, support for Git and standard workflows
Cursor	5/5	Excellent integration with version control systems and development processes, full compatibility
Zed	4/5	Good native Git integration and standard processes, focus on teamwork

Plugins and Extensions

Tool	Rating	Justification
Cline	5/5	Excellent integration through the VS Code ecosystem, full compatibility with existing processes
Roo Code	5/5	Similar to Cline, full integration with VS Code and all its features
avante.nvim	4/5	Good integration through Neovim for users of this editor
prompt-tower	3/5	Average integration as a VS Code extension, highly specialized functionality
Augment Code	5/5	Excellent integration with development systems, Slack and other corporate tools

Command Line Tools and Mobile Applications

Tool	Rating	Justification
claude-code	5/5	Excellent integration with Git and terminal systems, understanding of the existing code base
aider	5/5	Excellent Git integration directly from the terminal, deep understanding of repositories
codename goose	4/5	Good integration with local development systems, flexible expansion capabilities
MyCoder.ai	4/5	Good integration with Git and GitHub, support for standard workflows
RA.Aid	4/5	Good integration with development systems through LangGraph, understanding of project structure
CodeSelect	3/5	Limited integration, specialized functionality for preparing code for AI
VibeCode	2/5	Limited integration, focus on mobile development through the iPhone application, minimal compatibility with existing systems

E. Third-Party Services Integration

Browser Tools

Tool	Rating	Justification
Bolt.new	4/5	Good support for popular services, automatic integration with Firebase, Supabase, Clerk
Lovable	5/5	Excellent support for external services out of the box (Firebase, AWS, Vercel, Stripe, Clerk), numerous templates
v0 by Vercel	3/5	Average integration, focus on UI components with limited API capabilities
Replit	4/5	Good support for external APIs through an integrated environment, the ability to connect various services
Create	3/5	Average support for external services, basic integration capabilities
Trickle AI	2/5	Limited integration with external services, minimal capabilities
Tempo	3/5	Average integration, focus on React components with basic API support
Softgen	4/5	Good integration with Firebase, limited support for other services
Lazy AI	4/5	Good support for business APIs and services, integration with analytical tools
HeyBoss	3/5	Average integration with popular services, basic capabilities
Creatr	2/5	Minimal integration with external services, limited functionality
Data Button	5/5	Excellent integration with analytical and cloud services, specialization in working with data
Rork	3/5	Average integration for mobile applications, support for basic services (Firebase, Expo)

IDEs and Code Editors

Tool	Rating	Justification
Windsurf Editor	4/5	Good support for external services through web search and additional integrations
Cursor	3/5	Average support for external services, manual configuration required for complex integrations
Zed	3/5	Limited direct support for external services, emphasis on editor performance

Plugins and Extensions

Tool	Rating	Justification
Cline	3/5	Average support for external services through VS Code, no specialized integrations
Roo Code	4/5	Improved support compared to Cline, additional integration capabilities
avante.nvim	2/5	Limited support for external services, minimal integration capabilities
prompt-tower	2/5	Minimal integration with external services, highly specialized tool
Augment Code	4/5	Good integration with popular APIs and corporate services, support for typical integrations

Command Line Tools and Mobile Applications

Tool	Rating	Justification
claude-code	3/5	Average support for external services through the command line, limitations of the terminal interface
aider	3/5	Average support, working with APIs through the command line, limited automation
codename goose	4/5	Good support through MCP and extensions, the ability to connect various services
MyCoder.ai	3/5	Average integration with popular services and APIs, basic capabilities
RA.Aid	4/5	Good support through LangGraph, flexible architecture for various integrations
CodeSelect	2/5	Limited integration with external services, specialized functionality
VibeCode	3/5	Average integration for mobile applications, support for typical mobile services

4. Comparative Tables

Overall Comparative Table (All Tools)

Tool	AI (A)	Scope (B)	Autonomy (C)	Integration (D)	Services (E)	Total Score	User Type
Bolt.new	4/5	4/5	5/5	3/5	4/5	20/25	Prototyping, web/mobile development
Lovable	5/5	4/5	4/5	3/5	5/5	21/25	Non-technical users, business applications
v0 by Vercel	4/5	3/5	4/5	4/5	3/5	18/25	UI developers, React/Next.js
Replit	4/5	5/5	4/5	4/5	4/5	21/25	Universal development, education
Create	3/5	3/5	3/5	2/5	3/5	14/25	Simple web projects, non-technical users
Trickle AI	3/5	2/5	3/5	2/5	2/5	12/25	Websites, forms, non-technical users
Tempo	4/5	3/5	4/5	3/5	3/5	17/25	React developers
Softgen	3/5	3/5	3/5	3/5	4/5	16/25	Firebase applications, web development
Lazy AI	4/5	3/5	4/5	3/5	4/5	18/25	Business applications, automation
HeyBoss	3/5	3/5	3/5	2/5	3/5	14/25	Beginners, simple applications
Creatr	2/5	2/5	2/5	2/5	2/5	10/25	Simple landing pages, non-technical users
Data Button	4/5	4/5	4/5	3/5	5/5	20/25	Analytical applications, data handling
Rork	3/5	3/5	4/5	3/5	3/5	16/25	Mobile development, React Native
Windsurf Editor	5/5	5/5	4/5	4/5	4/5	22/25	Universal development, professionals
Cursor	5/5	5/5	3/5	5/5	3/5	21/25	Professional development, all languages
Zed	3/5	5/5	2/5	4/5	3/5	17/25	Performance, teamwork
Cline	5/5	5/5	4/5	5/5	3/5	22/25	VS Code users, all languages
Roo Code	5/5	5/5	4/5	5/5	4/5	23/25	VS Code users, advanced features
avante.nvim	4/5	4/5	3/5	4/5	2/5	17/25	Neovim users
prompt-tower	2/5	3/5	2/5	3/5	2/5	12/25	Context management for LLM
Augment Code	5/5	5/5	4/5	5/5	4/5	23/25	Large code bases, team development
claude-code	5/5	4/5	4/5	5/5	3/5	21/25	Terminal users, working with repositories
aider	4/5	4/5	3/5	5/5	3/5	19/25	Terminal users, Git integration
codename goose	4/5	4/5	4/5	4/5	4/5	20/25	Local execution, various LLMs
MyCoder.ai	3/5	3/5	3/5	4/5	3/5	16/25	Command line, Git integration
RA.Aid	4/5	4/5	4/5	4/5	4/5	20/25	Autonomous development, LangGraph
CodeSelect	3/5	3/5	2/5	3/5	2/5	13/25	Preparing context for AI
VibeCode	3/5	3/5	3/5	2/5	3/5	14/25	Mobile development on iOS

Category Leaders

Leaders among browser tools

1. Lovable (21/25) - Excellent integration with AI and external services
2. Replit (21/25) - Versatility and excellent technology support
3. Bolt.new (20/25) - Excellent automation and application generation
4. Data Button (20/25) - Specialization in data and business analytics

Leaders among IDEs and code editors

1. Windsurf Editor (22/25) - Balanced set of features and AI integration
2. Cursor (21/25) - Excellent integration with the development ecosystem
3. Zed (17/25) - Focus on performance and teamwork

Leaders among plugins and extensions

1. Roo Code (23/25) - The most complete and balanced set of features
2. Augment Code (23/25) - Specialization in corporate development
3. Cline (22/25) - Excellent integration with VS Code and AI

Leaders among command line tools and mobile applications

1. claude-code (21/25) - Official tool from Anthropic with a deep understanding of code
2. codename goose and RA.Aid (20/25) - Flexible capabilities and extensibility
3. aider (19/25) - Excellent Git integration and understanding of repositories

5. Radar Charts

6. Detailed Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses

Browser Tools

Bolt.new

Strengths:

1. Exceptionally high level of automation of the application creation process
2. Built-in development environment with debugging and visual editing
3. Excellent integration with popular services and data storage
4. Fast generation of fully functional applications from a text description

Weaknesses:

1. Limited integration with existing version control systems
2. Consumption of tokens may occur for complex requests
3. Some limitations in working with large, complexly structured projects

Use Cases:

• Ideal for rapid prototyping of web applications
• Suitable for startups and small teams creating MVPs
• Works great for educational projects and experiments

Lovable

Strengths:

1. Excellent integration with AI and the reasoning machine
2. Excellent support for external services and APIs out of the box
3. High quality of generated code and well-thought-out architecture
4. Good documentation and training materials

Weaknesses:

1. Limited opportunities for deep integration with existing projects
2. Higher cost compared to some competitors
3. More manual adjustments may be required for specific requirements

Use Cases:

• Ideal for creating commercial applications with service integration
• Suitable for non-programmers and business analysts
• Works great for projects with clearly defined requirements

v0 by Vercel

Strengths:

1. Specialization in high-quality UI components for React/Next.js
2. Close integration with the Vercel ecosystem
3. Good understanding of the design system and Tailwind CSS
4. Ready-made templates and high-quality components

Weaknesses:

1. Limited support for technologies outside React/Next.js
2. Not intended for creating complete applications, focus only on UI
3. Limited integration with external services and APIs

Use Cases:

• Ideal for UI developers working with React/Next.js
• Well suited for creating and prototyping interfaces
• Perfectly complements the existing interface development process

Replit

Strengths:

1. Complete integrated development environment in the browser
2. Support for over 50 programming languages
3. Built-in deployment and hosting system
4. Excellent educational opportunities and collaboration

Weaknesses:

1. Some performance limitations in the browser environment
2. Free plan limitations for larger projects
3. May be redundant for very simple tasks

Use cases:

• Universal development for various languages
• Educational purposes and programming training
• Collaborative development and prototyping

Data Button

Strengths:

1. Specialization in data and business analytics
2. Excellent integration with analytical and cloud services
3. Automation of analytical dashboard and tool creation
4. Focus on business users without deep technical knowledge

Weaknesses:

1. Limited versatility outside the specialized area
2. Average integration with existing development systems
3. May require additional configuration for complex analytical tasks

Use cases:

• Ideal for creating analytical tools and dashboards
• Suitable for business analysts and data work
• Good for quick data visualization and analysis

IDEs and Code Editors

Windsurf Editor

Strengths:

1. Cascade agent interface for deep understanding of the code base
2. Support for a wide range of programming languages
3. Advanced prompting and automation system via Supercomplete
4. Integration with web search and local project indexing

Weaknesses:

1. Relatively new product, still evolving
2. May require getting used to the agent interaction model
3. May periodically generate non-optimal solutions

Use cases:

• Universal development for various languages and frameworks
• Professional development using an AI assistant
• Working with existing large code bases

Cursor

Strengths:

1. Versatility and support for virtually any programming language
2. Excellent integration with existing development processes
3. Deep understanding of the code base context
4. Excellent balance between automation and control

Weaknesses:

1. Requires more manual intervention for complex tasks
2. Limited automation capabilities for the full development cycle
3. Less convenient for quickly creating full-fledged applications from scratch

Use cases:

• Ideal for professional developers working with existing projects
• Suitable for teams transitioning to using AI in development
• Works great for analyzing and improving existing code

Zed

Strengths:

1. Exceptional performance and speed
2. Excellent support for various programming languages
3. Built-in functionality for real-time collaboration
4. Native support for Git and core development processes

Weaknesses:

1. Limited AI integration compared to other tools
2. Low level of automation of development processes
3. Requires more manual programming

Use cases:

• Ideal for developers who value performance and speed
• Suitable for team development with multiplayer functionality
• Works great for projects where manual coding is preferred over automation

Plugins and Extensions

Cline

Strengths:

1. Deep integration with Claude 3.7 Sonnet for autonomous capabilities
2. Excellent interaction with the editor and terminal in VS Code
3. Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) to extend capabilities
4. Versatility thanks to the VS Code ecosystem

Weaknesses:

1. Limitations associated with the VS Code interface
2. Average integration with external services and APIs
3. Requires configuration for optimal use

Use cases:

• Ideal for developers using VS Code
• Suitable for working with existing projects in various languages
• Integrates well into existing workflows

Roo Code

Strengths:

1. Advanced version of Cline with additional features
2. Improved memory and context system
3. Increased autonomy and understanding of the code base
4. All the benefits of VS Code integration

Weaknesses:

1. Shares some of Cline's limitations as a VS Code extension
2. May require additional configuration
3. As a fork of Cline, depends on its development

Use cases:

• Ideal for VS Code users who want Cline's advanced functionality
• Suitable for working with more complex projects requiring context memory
• Integrates well into existing workflows

Augment Code

Strengths:

1. Deep understanding of the existing code base
2. Enterprise-level integrations and capabilities
3. Excellent compatibility with team development processes
4. Integration with Slack and other corporate tools

Weaknesses:

1. May be redundant for small projects
2. Requires some time for training and adaptation
3. Corporate orientation may be a limitation for individual developers

Use cases:

• Ideal for corporate development and large code bases
• Suitable for teams requiring deep integration with existing processes
• Works great with Enterprise-level projects

Command Line Tools and Mobile Applications

claude-code

Strengths:

1. Deep understanding of the existing code base
2. Excellent integration with Git and command line processes
3. Autonomous operation without switching between tools
4. Specialized commands for typical development tasks

Weaknesses:

1. Limited user interface (terminal only)
2. Less convenient for visual development tasks
3. Requires some adaptation to the terminal workflow

Use cases:

• Ideal for developers who prefer the terminal
• Suitable for working with existing projects and code bases
• Works great in combination with other terminal tools

aider

Strengths:

1. Excellent Git integration directly from the terminal
2. Support for a wide range of programming languages
3. Understanding the context of the repository code base
4. Open source and active community

Weaknesses:

1. Limitations of the terminal interface
2. Average autonomy, user guidance required
3. Limited integration with external services

Use cases:

• Ideal for developers using Git and the terminal
• Suitable for working with existing repositories
• Integrates well with traditional development processes

codename goose

Strengths:

1. Local execution with support for various LLMs
2. Flexible architecture with MCP servers and extensions
3. Good autonomy and understanding of tasks
4. Open source and extensible

Weaknesses:

1. More complex setup compared to some analogs
2. Requires some time to master the architecture
3. Relatively new tool, still actively developing

Use cases:

• Ideal for developers who prefer local execution
• Suitable for working with various LLMs, including local models
• Works well for those who value control and extensibility

7. Technological Stack of Tools

Browser Tools

Bolt.new

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Python (via server functions)
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Express, SolidJS
• Architecture:
  • Frontend: component architecture on WebContainers
  • Backend: Serverless functions
  • Databases: SQLite, MongoDB (via integrations)
• Cloud integrations: Firebase, Supabase, Clerk, Vercel for deployment
• AI models: Claude 3.5 Sonnet (200K context), token payment system
• Deployment features: Instant deployment through its own infrastructure, project export

Lovable

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Next.js, Express, Tailwind CSS
• Architecture:
  • Frontend: React components
  • Backend: Node.js, Express
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Cloud integrations: Firebase, AWS, Vercel, Stripe, Clerk, Supabase
• AI models: Claude, various proprietary reasoning models
• Deployment features: Automatic deployment to Vercel or its own infrastructure

v0 by Vercel (continued)

• Frameworks/libraries: React, Next.js, shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS
• Architecture:
  • Focus on UI components and frontend
  • No direct backend generation
• Cloud integrations: Vercel for deployment
• AI models: GPT-4o, proprietary UI generation models
• Deployment features: Export of component code for integration into projects

Replit

• Programming languages: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, C++, Go and others (50+ languages)
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Vue, Express, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails and others
• Architecture:
  • Integrated development environment in the browser
  • Full-featured backend and frontend
  • Databases: SQLite, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Cloud integrations: Own hosting infrastructure, GitHub integrations
• AI models: Claude 3.7 Sonnet for Replit AI Agent, GPT-4 for Ghostwriter
• Deployment features: Instant deployment within the platform, permanent hosting

Create

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Tailwind CSS, basic web development tools
• Architecture:
  • Primarily frontend-oriented
  • Simple backend via API
• Cloud integrations: Basic deployment capabilities
• AI models: Specific models not disclosed
• Deployment features: Free use, minimal functionality

Trickle AI

• Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Frameworks/libraries: React, basic web technologies
• Architecture:
  • Focused on creating forms and simple websites
  • Limited backend capabilities
• Cloud integrations: GitHub Pages, basic deployment capabilities
• AI models: Specific models not specified
• Deployment features: Simplified process, geared towards non-technical users

Tempo

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript
• Frameworks/libraries: React, specializing in React components
• Architecture:
  • Focus on frontend development of React applications
  • Visual component editor
• Cloud integrations: Vercel, Netlify
• AI models: Specific models not disclosed
• Deployment features: Export of React code for integration into projects

Softgen

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Firebase SDK
• Architecture:
  • Tight integration with Firebase
  • Frontend and backend generation
  • Databases: Firestore
• Cloud integrations: Firebase (main integration), Google Cloud Functions
• AI models: Specific models not specified
• Deployment features: Automatic deployment to Firebase Hosting

Lazy AI

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Node.js, Express
• Architecture:
  • Full-featured business applications
  • Backend on Node.js
  • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Cloud integrations: AWS, Heroku, own infrastructure
• AI models: Claude for code generation
• Deployment features: Automatic deployment to the cloud

HeyBoss

• Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Frameworks/libraries: React, basic web technologies
• Architecture:
  • Simple applications and websites
  • Basic backend capabilities
• Cloud integrations: Limited capabilities
• AI models: Based on OpenAI
• Deployment features: Simplified deployment for beginners

Creatr

• Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Frameworks/libraries: Basic web technologies
• Architecture:
  • Simple landing pages and websites
  • Minimal backend capabilities
• Cloud integrations: Basic hosting
• AI models: Specific models not specified
• Deployment features: Simple process for non-technical users

Data Button

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL
• Frameworks/libraries: React, Node.js, analytical libraries
• Architecture:
  • Specialization in analytical applications
  • Data and business analytics
  • Databases: wide support, SQL and NoSQL
• Cloud integrations: AWS, Google Cloud, own infrastructure
• AI models: Specific models not disclosed
• Deployment features: Deployment to AWS and Google Cloud

Rork

• Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript
• Frameworks/libraries: React Native (specialization)
• Architecture:
  • Focus on mobile applications
  • Cross-platform approach (iOS/Android)
• Cloud integrations: Firebase, Expo
• AI models: Specific models not specified
• Deployment features: Own system for mobile deployment

IDEs and Code Editors

Windsurf Editor (Codeium)

• Programming languages: Support for most languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, Go and others
• Frameworks/libraries: Support for most popular frameworks
• Architecture:
  • Full-fledged code editor with Cascade AI agent
  • Indexing and understanding of the code base
• Cloud integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• AI models: Proprietary Codeium models, constantly updated
• Deployment features: Desktop application for macOS, Windows, Linux

Cursor

• Programming languages: Support for virtually all programming languages
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Full-fledged code editor based on VS Code
  • Deep understanding of the code base
• Cloud integrations: GitHub, GitLab, integration with major systems
• AI models: Claude, GPT-4, ability to choose and configure
• Deployment features: Desktop application for macOS, Windows, Linux

Zed

• Programming languages: Support for most languages thanks to Tree-sitter
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • High-performance editor in Rust
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Focus on speed
• Cloud integrations: GitHub, native Git support
• AI models: Basic AI integration (not a primary focus)
• Deployment features: Desktop application for macOS, Windows, Linux (in development)

Plugins and Extensions

Cline

• Programming languages: Support for all languages via VS Code
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Extension for VS Code
  • Integration with terminal and editor
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Cloud integrations: Via VS Code, GitHub
• AI models: Claude 3.7 Sonnet
• Deployment features: Installed as a VS Code extension

Roo Code

• Programming languages: Support for all languages via VS Code
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Fork of Cline with improvements
  • Extended memory system
  • Improved interface
• Cloud integrations: Via VS Code, GitHub
• AI models: Claude 3.7 Sonnet, extended capabilities
• Deployment features: Installed as a VS Code extension

avante.nvim

• Programming languages: Language support via Neovim
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Plugin for Neovim
  • Emulation of Cursor AI functions
• Cloud integrations: Via Neovim, Git
• AI models: Various models via API
• Deployment features: Installed as a Neovim plugin

backnotprop/prompt-tower

• Programming languages: Universal support
• Frameworks/libraries: Does not specialize in specific frameworks
• Architecture:
  • Tool for managing context in LLMs
  • VS Code extension
  • Organization of complex prompts with code
• Cloud integrations: Minimal
• AI models: Works with various LLMs via API
• Deployment features: Installed as a VS Code extension

Augment Code

• Programming languages: Support for most programming languages
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • VS Code extension
  • Deep understanding of the code base
  • Corporate features and integrations
• Cloud integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Slack and other corporate systems
• AI models: Proprietary models optimized for code
• Deployment features: VS Code extension with corporate settings

Command Line Tools

claude-code

• Programming languages: Support for most programming languages
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Terminal tool
  • Deep integration with the code base
  • Command interface
• Cloud integrations: Git, GitHub, standard CI/CD tools
• AI models: Claude 3.5/3.7 Sonnet
• Deployment features: Installed via package managers

aider

• Programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Rust, Ruby, Go, C++, PHP, HTML, CSS and others
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Terminal tool
  • Tight integration with Git
  • Understanding the code base of the repository
• Cloud integrations: Git, GitHub
• AI models: GPT-3.5/GPT-4, OpenAI API, ability to use various models
• Deployment features: Installed via pip (Python package)

codename goose

• Programming languages: Support for most languages
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Local, extensible AI agent
  • Modular system with MCP servers
  • Open architecture for extensions
• Cloud integrations: Git, GitHub, local integrations
• AI models: Support for various LLMs, including local models
• Deployment features: Local installation, modular structure

MyCoder.ai

• Programming languages: Support for popular languages
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Python-based CLI tool
  • Integration with Git and GitHub
  • Parallel execution
• Cloud integrations: Git, GitHub
• AI models: Specific models not specified
• Deployment features: Installed via package managers

ai-christianson/RA.Aid

• Programming languages: Support for popular languages
• Frameworks/libraries: Universal support
• Architecture:
  • Based on LangGraph
  • Agent system for development tasks
  • Autonomous capabilities
• Cloud integrations: Git, GitHub
• AI models: Various models via LangGraph
• Deployment features: Homebrew, other package managers

CodeSelect

• Programming languages: Universal support
• Frameworks/libraries: Does not focus on specific frameworks
• Architecture:
  • Python-based tool
  • Analysis of dependencies between files
  • Preparing context for AI
• Cloud integrations: Minimal
• AI models: Preparation for Claude, ChatGPT and others
• Deployment features: Simple installation via pip

Mobile Applications

VibeCode

• Programming languages: JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin (generation)
• Frameworks/libraries: Specialization in mobile technologies
• Architecture:
  • Mobile application for iOS
  • Generation of mobile application code
  • Testing on the device
• Cloud integrations: Minimal
• AI models: Specific models not specified
• Deployment features: iOS application, application generation

8. Conclusions

Recommendations for Choosing a Tool

For beginners in programming

1. Lovable - Best choice thanks to its excellent reasoning engine and intuitive interface
2. Bolt.new - Great option for quickly getting a working application
3. HeyBoss - Simple tool for the most basic applications without technical knowledge
4. Create - Free tool for beginners with a simple interface

For professional developers

1. Cursor - Ideal balance between AI assistance and control over code
2. Windsurf Editor - Agent approach for high productivity with deep understanding of context
3. Augment Code - Excellent work with large code bases and corporate projects
4. Zed - Best choice for those who value performance and speed

For team development

1. Cursor - Excellent integration with version control systems and development processes
2. Augment Code - Corporate integrations and understanding of the code base
3. Zed - Excellent multiplayer mode and collaboration
4. claude-code - Effective work with repositories and existing code

For different types of projects

For web applications:

1. Bolt.new - Full-featured web applications with minimal effort
2. Lovable - High-quality applications with service integration
3. Replit - Universal environment with broad technology support

For mobile applications:

1. Rork - Specialized tool for React Native applications
2. VibeCode - Mobile application for creating mobile applications
3. Bolt.new with Expo - Good alternative for cross-platform development

For analytical applications:

1. Data Button - Specialized tool for working with data
2. Replit - Flexible environment for creating analytical tools
3. Lazy AI - Good capabilities for business analytics

For UI components:

1. v0 by Vercel - Specialized tool for React/Next.js components
2. Tempo - Focus on React components and their visualization
3. Windsurf Editor - Good capabilities for universal UI tasks

General Trends and Limitations

Key trends:

1. Moving from simple code completion tools to agent architectures with deep context understanding
2. Growth in the number of specialized tools for specific technology stacks
3. Improved integration with existing development and CI/CD systems
4. Increasing the autonomy of tools, requiring less manual intervention

Limitations of the current generation:

1. Difficulties with very large and complex code bases
2. Limited understanding of business requirements and domain specifics
3. Problems with the security and quality of generated code
4. Varying quality of work depending on the programming language
5. High computational resource requirements for some tools

9. Summary Comparison

• AI Integration Leader: Lovable, Augment Code, and Roo Code show the deepest and most effective AI integration for development.

• Automation Leader: Bolt.new offers the highest level of automation in the application creation process.

• Versatility Leader: Cursor, Zed, and Replit support the widest range of programming languages and project types.

• Ecosystem Integration Leader: Cursor, Claude-code, and Augment Code provide the best integration with existing development processes.

• Service Integration Leader: Lovable and Data Button offer the most complete and convenient integration with external services and APIs.

• Performance Leader: Zed stands out for its speed and efficiency.

• Who Bolt.new is suitable for: Ideal for quickly creating prototypes and small projects by startups and individual developers.

• Who Lovable is suitable for: Best choice for non-technical users looking to create commercial applications.

• Who Cursor is suitable for: Excellent choice for professional developers looking to integrate AI into existing processes.

• Who claude-code is suitable for: Ideal for developers who prefer the terminal and working with existing repositories.

• Who Zed is suitable for: Best choice for those who value editor speed and performance and collaboration.

• For machine learning tasks: Replit offers good support for ML frameworks and languages, as well as an integrated environment for experimentation.

10. Information sources

1. Official documentation:

   • Bolt.new
   • Lovable
   • v0 by Vercel
   • Replit
   • Cursor
   • Claude-code
   • Zed
   • Cline
   • Windsurf Editor
   • Aider

2. GitHub repositories:

   • Cursor
   • Claude-code
   • Zed
   • Aider
   • Codename goose
   • avante.nvim
   • prompt-tower
   • RA.Aid

3. User and community feedback:

   • Discussions on Reddit in the r/ChatGPTCoding, r/programming, r/webdev communities
   • Discussions on Hacker News
   • Reviews on Product Hunt
   • Reviews on YouTube and specialized blogs
   • User experience from professional developer communities

4. Analytical articles:

   • Comparative reviews of vibe coding tools on Medium, DEV.to and specialized platforms
   • Technical blogs of development companies
   • Research on trends in AI-assisted development

This comparative analysis is based on data available as of April 2025 and represents the current state of the vibe coding tool market. The technology field is rapidly evolving, so it is recommended to check the latest updates and capabilities of the tools before making a decision.