Key Takeaways
- CodeGPT (codegpt.co) is built by Judini Inc., founded around December 2022 by Daniel Ávila, Alvaro Chávez, and Gustavo Espíndola
- Over 2.49 million installs on the VS Code Marketplace, with a 3.5/5 rating from 331 reviews, as of this review
- Free tier, plus paid Professional ($9/month) and Teams ($27/seat/month) tiers, per codegpt.co/pricing
- Bring-your-own-API-key across 15+ providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others), plus local model support via Ollama and LM Studio
- No public GitHub repository was found for the extension itself — this review could not confirm an open-source license and treats it as proprietary
- Multiple unrelated tools and JetBrains plugins also use the name "CodeGPT" — always verify the publisher before installing
📍 In One Sentence
CodeGPT is a bring-your-own-API-key AI coding assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains, built by Judini Inc. (founded around December 2022 by Daniel Ávila, Alvaro Chávez, and Gustavo Espíndola), with over 2.49 million VS Code Marketplace installs, chat/autocomplete/agent features, and pricing from free to $27/seat/month — distinct from several unrelated same-named tools.
💬 In Plain Terms
CodeGPT is an extension you add to VS Code or a JetBrains IDE that gives you AI chat, code completion, and "agents" that can make multi-file changes, using your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, or other providers (or a local model). It has a free tier with limited daily use, plus paid plans for unlimited use of stronger models. Because "CodeGPT" is a common name, make sure you install the one from publisher "Code GPT" (extension ID DanielSanMedium.dscodegpt), not an unrelated tool with the same name.
📌Note: This review is based on codegpt.co's own site and pricing page, its VS Code Marketplace listing, and independent Spanish-language press coverage of Judini Inc.'s founding. It does not claim PromptQuorum has run hands-on benchmarks of CodeGPT.
What Is CodeGPT?
CodeGPT is an AI coding assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, built by Judini Inc. and installed over 2.49 million times on the VS Code Marketplace. It uses a bring-your-own-API-key model across more than 15 providers, plus support for local models.
- Product type: an IDE extension (VS Code + JetBrains), not a standalone editor
- Company: Judini Inc. (also referenced as CodeGPT LLC)
- Founded: around December 2022, by Daniel Ávila, Alvaro Chávez, and Gustavo Espíndola
- Early traction: reported over 1 million downloads across 180 countries within 10 months, a $1 million seed round, and participation in the Techstars accelerator
- Scale today: over 2.49 million VS Code Marketplace installs, 3.5/5 stars from 331 ratings, as of this review
The "CodeGPT" Naming Confusion
"CodeGPT" is a common enough name that several unrelated projects use it — verify you have the right one before installing or comparing reviews. This review covers only the extension published by "Code GPT" at codegpt.co, with the VS Code extension ID DanielSanMedium.dscodegpt.
- On the VS Code Marketplace, the extension this review covers is published under the ID
DanielSanMedium.dscodegpt, shown as "CodeGPT: AI Coding Agents & Chat" - On the JetBrains Marketplace, the official plugin is listed separately from several other, unrelated plugins that also use "CodeGPT" in their name
- Unrelated open-source GitHub projects also use the name "CodeGPT" or close variants — these are not the same product and are not covered by this review
- When comparing reviews, ratings, or feature lists you find online, confirm the source is specifically about codegpt.co's product, not one of these unrelated same-named tools
What Does CodeGPT Actually Do?
CodeGPT adds chat, autocomplete, and multi-step "AI agents" to your editor, connecting to your own API keys across more than 15 model providers, or to a local model.
- Chat: conversational assistance about your codebase
- Autocomplete: inline code suggestions as you type
- AI agents: multi-step, agentic tasks that can create and edit files across a project
- "Smart Diff": shows proposed changes for review before they are applied
- Model access: bring-your-own-API-key across 15+ providers (including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, per CodeGPT's own site), plus local models via Ollama and LM Studio
- MCP: Model Context Protocol integration is listed on CodeGPT's own homepage
Platform, Pricing, and Licensing
Platforms
- What CodeGPT states:
- VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
Free tier
- What CodeGPT states:
- 10 free daily interactions on "Economy" models, a small welcome credit for premium models, and unlimited use with your own API keys, per codegpt.co/pricing.
Professional tier
- What CodeGPT states:
- $9/month (or $108/year billed annually), per codegpt.co/pricing — unlimited Economy-model use, unlimited autocomplete, premium model access, and a monthly premium-task allowance.
Teams tier
- What CodeGPT states:
- $27/seat/month (or $324/seat/year billed annually), per codegpt.co/pricing — pooled team credits, centralized billing, and an admin dashboard.
Enterprise
- What CodeGPT states:
- Custom pricing, described as broader "AI-First Services" automation offerings beyond just the coding extension.
Licensing
- What CodeGPT states:
- No public source repository for the extension itself was found; this review could not confirm an open-source license and treats CodeGPT as a proprietary, closed-source product.
Pricing shown here reflects codegpt.co/pricing at the time of this review — verify current figures directly, since pricing pages change.
Download and Install CodeGPT
CodeGPT installs free from the VS Code and JetBrains marketplaces — confirm the publisher before installing, given the naming confusion noted above.
Source | Link |
|---|---|
| VS Code Marketplace | marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=DanielSanMedium.dscodegpt |
| JetBrains Marketplace | plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/24372 |
| Official site | codegpt.co |
On the VS Code Marketplace, confirm the extension is published by "Code GPT" with ID DanielSanMedium.dscodegpt before installing — several similarly named, unrelated extensions exist.
Who Should Use CodeGPT?
CodeGPT fits developers who want a flexible, multi-provider AI extension inside VS Code or JetBrains without switching to a standalone editor.
What CodeGPT Is Not Good For
CodeGPT is not a good fit if you need an open-source, self-auditable tool, or if you have already confused it with an unrelated same-named project.
- Not confirmed as open source — no public source repository for the extension was found for this review; treat it as closed-source unless CodeGPT states otherwise
- Not a single, unambiguous search result — several unrelated tools and plugins share the "CodeGPT" name, so verify you are reading about the right product
- Not free for unlimited premium-model use — the free tier caps at 10 daily "Economy" interactions; heavier use requires the $9/month Professional tier
- Not independently benchmarked by this review — this article did not run controlled comparisons against Copilot, Cursor, or other competitors
- Not a standalone code editor — it is an extension inside VS Code or JetBrains, not a replacement for the editor itself
Common Mistakes When Evaluating CodeGPT
Most confusion about CodeGPT comes from its common name colliding with unrelated tools, or from assuming pricing/features from an old review.
Competitors and Alternatives
CodeGPT is most often compared to GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Continue.dev, Cline, and Windsurf/Devin Desktop.
Tool | Best known for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | Microsoft/GitHub's mainstream AI autocomplete and chat extension | github.com/features/copilot |
| Cursor | Commercial, standalone AI-first code editor | Cursor review |
| Continue.dev | Open-source autocomplete/chat extension, discontinued (acquired by Cursor, June 2026) | Continue.dev review |
| Cline | Open-source, autonomous agent extension for VS Code and JetBrains | Cline review |
| Windsurf / Devin Desktop | AI-first editor acquired by Cognition AI, rebranded June 2026 | Windsurf review |
This list reflects tools commonly compared to CodeGPT, not an independent PromptQuorum ranking — verify each tool's current pricing and feature set before choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CodeGPT?
CodeGPT (codegpt.co) is an AI coding assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains, built by Judini Inc., with chat, autocomplete, and multi-step agent features.
Is CodeGPT free?
A free tier exists with 10 daily interactions on "Economy" models and unlimited use with your own API keys. Paid Professional ($9/month) and Teams ($27/seat/month) tiers add unlimited premium-model use.
Is CodeGPT open source?
No public source repository for the extension itself was found for this review. Treat it as a proprietary, closed-source product unless CodeGPT states otherwise.
Why do I see different "CodeGPT" tools online?
The name "CodeGPT" is used by several unrelated projects, including other JetBrains plugins and unrelated GitHub repositories. This review covers only the VS Code/JetBrains extension published at codegpt.co, extension ID DanielSanMedium.dscodegpt.
Who founded CodeGPT?
Judini Inc. was founded around December 2022 by Daniel Ávila, Alvaro Chávez, and Gustavo Espíndola.
How many people use CodeGPT?
The VS Code Marketplace listing shows over 2.49 million installs and a 3.5/5 rating from 331 reviews, as of this review.
Does CodeGPT support local models?
Yes, per CodeGPT's own site, it supports local models via Ollama and LM Studio, alongside bring-your-own-API-key access to 15+ cloud providers.
Does CodeGPT support MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
CodeGPT's own homepage lists MCP integration, though this review did not independently test the depth of that support.
How does CodeGPT compare to GitHub Copilot?
Copilot is Microsoft/GitHub's single-provider, cloud-hosted assistant. CodeGPT is model-agnostic (bring-your-own-key across 15+ providers, or local models), but this review did not run a controlled feature or quality comparison between them.
Has PromptQuorum independently tested CodeGPT's claims?
This review is based on codegpt.co's own site and pricing page, its VS Code Marketplace listing, and independent press coverage of Judini Inc.'s founding, rather than hands-on benchmarking by PromptQuorum.