Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing software development. Tools that help write, debug, and review code are no longer optional; they’re becoming essential. One of the emerging names in this space is CodeMate. Here’s a full breakdown on CodeMate: what it is, who uses it, what makes it distinctive, and if the features are as good as people say they are.
What is CodeMate?
CodeMate is an artificial intelligence coding assistant that acts as a co-developer in your editor. It goes further than autocomplete, providing you with ways to write new code, debug, refactor complex and legacy code, write tests, and understand the overall context of what is needed within your project.
Key Features to Use
Code debug and auto fix
CodeMate AI code generator catches syntax, logic, and runtime errors, explains the problem, and proposes one-click fixes.
Knowledgebase and contextual chat
CodeMate AI coding assistant imports your repo, docs, or URLs so chat answers reference your code rather than generic examples.
Code review agent
CodeMate can assess code styles, naming conventions, and point out best-practice violations. You get feedback similar to that of another developer looking over your shoulder.
Generate test cases
Automates unit/functional test scaffolding to cut regressions.
VS Code extension and IDE integration
Official VS Code extension plus CLI support for GitHub, GitLab, and JetBrains-based IDEs, delivering inline suggestions and refactors.
Who is Using CodeMate?
According to the official CodeMate website, the platform has generated more than 150 million lines of code to date, with the majority belonging to individual developers, freelancers, and startups.
Some of its early adopters include:
- Developers in India and the Asia-Pacific.
- Freelancers who wish to automate reviews and rework without having to hire someone else.
- Businesses are becoming interested: On-premises deployment, custom models, and advanced privacy/security capabilities are included in its higher-end options.
What Makes CodeMate Unique?
There are many AI coding assistants on the market. Here’s what sets CodeMate apart:
- Deep contextual understanding: It doesn’t only look at code lines. It also understands the project’s documentation, linked repositories, and your knowledge bases. Suggestions are more contextual, not generic templates.
- Integrated knowledgebase and URLs: You can pull in external documentation or your own private code/docs to make the assistant aware of your domain/architecture. That helps reduce “out-of-context” suggestions.
- Strong IDE integration: The official VS Code (and JetBrains) extension and a project-scoped Knowledge Base let you work entirely inside your existing editor. No need to bounce between separate UIs.
Pricing & Plans
CodeMate offers monthly and annual pricing for the following packages.
Pro Plan ($20/month)
- For individual developers and freelancers
- Debug, Review, and Refactor Code
- Unlimited internet searches
- CodeMate Assistant Access
- Search & Chat with Documentation & codebases
- Generate Unit/Functional Test cases
Teams Plan ($37/user/month):
- For small teams and startups
- Includes everything in Pro
- Collaborative Knowledge Base Sharing
- Bring your own Key
- Advanced ML models
- Seat Management
- Automated PR reviews
Organization Plan (Custom)
- For SMBs and enterprises
- Includes everything in Teams
- Dedicated Account Manager
- On-premises Deployment
- Custom fine-tuned models
- Priority Support
In addition to the above, Codemate offers 5 one-time pricing options:
Tier Plan 1 – $59
- 1 seat
- 60,000 total tokens per month
- 5 total knowledge bases
- 1 GB total storage space
- 250 internet searches per month
- Github integration(s)
Tier Plan 2 – $169
- 1 seat(s)
- 175,000 total tokens per month
- 10 total knowledge bases
- 3 GB total storage space
- 500 internet searches per month
- Codebase + GitHub + URL integration(s)
Tier Plan 3 – $299
- 5 seat(s)
- 750,000 total tokens per month (150k tokens per user)
- 20 total knowledge bases
- 6 GB total storage space
- Unlimited internet searches per month
- Codebase + GitHub + URL integration(s)
- Bring your own API key
- Collaborative knowledge base sharing
- Seat management
Tier Plan 4 – $579
- 15 seat(s)
- 3,750,000 total tokens per month (250k tokens per user)
- 40 total knowledge bases
- 15 GB total storage space
- Unlimited internet searches per month
- All supported integration(s)
- Bring your own API key
- Collaborative knowledge base sharing
- Seat management
Tier Plan 5 – $599
- Unlimited seat(s)
- 20,000,000 total tokens per month (1M tokens per user)
- Unlimited total knowledge bases
- 35 GB total storage space
- Unlimited internet searches per month
- All supported integration(s)
- Bring your own API key
- Collaborative knowledge base sharing
- Seat management
Conclusion
CodeMate brings more than autocomplete: it debugs, reviews, refactors, and chats with your own codebase, inside the IDE you already use. If you need an AI partner that understands project context, generates tests, and scales from a solo licence to an on-prem enterprise install, CodeMate is a perfect match. However, just remember that its suggestions still need human review, and very large monoliths may see slower responses without extra compute.
