Quick Summary
Supermaven
An AI-powered coding assistant utilizing the Babble AI model for extensive code context comprehension and intelligent code suggestions.
Rating:
3.8/5
ChatDev
An AI-powered virtual software development agent designed to handle designing, coding, testing, and documentation through collaborative dialogue among software agents.
Rating:
3.7/5
Tool Overview
1st
Supermaven
AI Assistant
2nd
ChatDev
AI Agent
Features
Features
| Feature | Supermaven | ChatDev |
|---|---|---|
| Subtype | Plugin | Web App |
| Recommendation | Ignore | Ignore |
| AI Model | Babble AI Model with a 1 million token context window | — |
| Code Completion | Context-aware code suggestions tailored to the coding environment | — |
| Extensive Context Window | Processes up to 1 million tokens for deep codebase understanding | — |
| IDE Support | Supports VS Code and JetBrains IDEs | — |
| Interactive Suggestions | Dynamic and adaptive suggestions based on coding patterns | — |
| Waterfall Model Workflow | — | Divides software development into designing, coding, testing, and documenting stages |
| Software Agent Collaboration | — | Collaborative dialogues between agents like programmers, testers, and reviewers |
| Thought Instruction Mechanism | — | Explicit instructions to avoid code hallucination |
| Atomic Subtask Division | — | Breaks tasks into manageable subtasks for efficiency |
| Cost and Time Efficiency | — | Completes projects in under 7 minutes at costs below $1 |
Pricing
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Supermaven | ChatDev |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 Basic plugin access with limited AI suggestions | $0 Basic virtual agent capabilities |
| Pro | $20/month Enhanced code context capabilities and extended support | $22/month Enhanced team collaboration and scalability |
| Enterprise | Custom Scalable integrations and dedicated enterprise support | Custom Custom workflow optimization and premium support |
Pros & Cons
Supermaven
Pros
- •Extensive context awareness with large token windows
- •Deep integration with IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains
- •Responsive coding suggestions
Cons
- •Discontinued as it merged with Cursor IDE
- •Learning curve for utilizing advanced features
- •Limited future updates expected
ChatDev
Pros
- •Highly efficient in task breakdown and execution
- •Cost-effective for small-scale projects
- •Streamlined collaboration between virtual agents
Cons
- •Lacks flexibility in non-waterfall workflows
- •Context loss in larger projects
- •Requires human supervision in complex tasks
Our Recommendation
Based on the comparison above, we recommend Supermaven for most users because:
- Best overall feature set
- Competitive pricing
- Strong user ratings