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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $10/mo |
| Capabilities | 14 decomposed | 13 decomposed |
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CodeCompanion abstracts multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, DeepSeek, Google Gemini) behind a unified adapter interface, allowing users to swap providers without changing chat logic. The adapter system decouples HTTP-based API communication from interaction handling via a modular architecture where each adapter implements schema negotiation, request/response transformation, and streaming token handling. Users configure adapters per interaction type (chat, inline, cmd, background) independently, enabling different providers for different tasks.
Unique: Uses a modular adapter registry pattern where each provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, etc.) is a self-contained Lua module implementing schema negotiation and request transformation, allowing runtime provider swapping without recompiling. Supports both HTTP-based APIs and stateful Agent Client Protocol (ACP) agents in the same abstraction layer.
vs alternatives: More flexible than Copilot (single provider) or LangChain (Python-only); enables Vim users to mix local and cloud LLMs in a single editor session with zero context switching.
CodeCompanion provides a dedicated chat buffer (filetype: codecompanion) that manages a full conversation history with context injection via three mechanisms: editor variables (#), slash commands (/), and tool references (@). Messages flow through a lifecycle (creation → context assembly → submission → streaming response → buffer rendering) where context is resolved at submission time, allowing dynamic file/selection changes mid-conversation. The buffer supports multi-turn conversations with role-based message formatting (user/assistant) and maintains state across Neovim sessions via optional persistence.
Unique: Implements a deferred context resolution pattern where # variables, / slash commands, and @ tool references are evaluated at message submission time (not insertion time), enabling dynamic context binding. Chat buffer is a native Neovim buffer with full editing capabilities, allowing users to refine prompts in-place before submission.
vs alternatives: Tighter Vim integration than web-based chat (no context switching); supports agentic workflows (ACP/MCP) natively, unlike basic LLM chat plugins that only handle text generation.
CodeCompanion provides a rules system that allows users to define custom system prompts and behavior modifications without editing core plugin code. Rules are Lua-based and can be applied globally or per-interaction, enabling fine-grained control over LLM behavior. The system supports rule composition (multiple rules applied in sequence) and conditional rule application based on context (file type, buffer state, etc.).
Unique: Implements a composable Lua-based rules system that allows per-interaction and context-aware prompt customization without modifying core plugin code. Rules can be applied conditionally based on file type, buffer state, or other context.
vs alternatives: More flexible than static system prompts; rules enable dynamic behavior modification based on context and project-specific requirements.
CodeCompanion integrates with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expose external tools and knowledge bases to LLMs. MCP servers (e.g., for file systems, databases, APIs) are registered as tool providers, and their capabilities are automatically exposed to the LLM via the tool-calling system. This enables LLMs to access external resources (files, databases, APIs) without CodeCompanion implementing provider-specific logic.
Unique: Implements native MCP support, allowing external tools and knowledge bases to be exposed to LLMs via a standardized protocol. MCP servers are registered as tool providers and automatically integrated into the tool-calling system.
vs alternatives: More extensible than built-in tools; MCP enables integration with arbitrary external resources without CodeCompanion implementing provider-specific logic.
CodeCompanion provides an inline assistant interaction that generates code-adjacent content (documentation, comments, type hints) without full code generation. This interaction is optimized for smaller, focused tasks that enhance existing code. The inline assistant uses a dedicated prompt template and adapter configuration, enabling different behavior from full code generation.
Unique: Provides a dedicated inline assistant interaction optimized for code-adjacent tasks (documentation, comments, type hints) with a specialized prompt template. Separate from full code generation, enabling different behavior and performance characteristics.
vs alternatives: More focused than general code generation; optimized for smaller, documentation-focused tasks without the overhead of full code refactoring.
CodeCompanion provides an action palette (accessible via :CodeCompanionActions or keybinding) that enables fuzzy-searchable discovery of available commands, interactions, and workflows. The palette displays all registered actions (chat, inline, cmd, etc.) with descriptions, allowing users to discover functionality without memorizing commands. Actions are extensible via Lua, enabling custom actions to appear in the palette.
Unique: Implements a centralized action palette with fuzzy search for discovering CodeCompanion commands and custom actions. Actions are extensible via Lua, enabling plugins to register custom actions in the palette.
vs alternatives: More discoverable than keybinding-based commands; fuzzy search reduces memorization overhead compared to static command lists.
The inline interaction enables direct code generation/modification in the current buffer via the :CodeCompanion command on visual selections or full buffer context. Generated code is presented as a unified diff in a preview buffer, allowing users to review changes before applying them. The system uses tree-sitter AST parsing (where available) to identify code boundaries and preserve formatting, then applies diffs via a custom diff engine that handles merge conflicts and partial application.
Unique: Uses a custom diff engine with tree-sitter AST awareness to preserve code structure and formatting during inline edits. Diff preview is rendered in a native Neovim buffer with syntax highlighting, allowing users to review changes before applying them via a single keypress.
vs alternatives: Faster iteration than chat-based code generation because changes are applied directly to the buffer; diff preview provides more control than Copilot's inline suggestions (which auto-apply or require rejection).
CodeCompanion implements native support for the Agent Client Protocol (ACP), enabling integration with stateful AI agents like Claude Code, Cline, and Kilocode. Unlike HTTP-based LLM adapters that are stateless, ACP adapters maintain agent state across multiple interactions, allowing agents to perform multi-step tasks (file reading, execution, iteration) without user intervention. The plugin communicates with ACP agents via stdio or HTTP, marshaling tool calls and responses through the ACP schema.
Unique: Implements full ACP protocol support with stdio and HTTP transport, allowing Neovim to act as a client for stateful agents. Agents maintain their own state and tool execution context, enabling multi-step workflows without CodeCompanion managing intermediate state.
vs alternatives: Enables autonomous agent workflows in Vim (Claude Code, Cline) that are not possible with stateless LLM APIs; agents can iterate and refine solutions without user prompting.
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Generates single-line and multi-line code suggestions in real-time as developers type, using semantic indexing of the entire codebase to retrieve relevant type definitions, function signatures, and contextual patterns. The system maintains a 1M token context window (Pro/Team tiers) that enables suggestions informed by distant code definitions and cross-file dependencies, constructed via local codebase semantic search rather than simple token-based recency. Suggestions adapt to detected coding style on Pro/Team tiers through implicit pattern learning from recent edits.
Unique: 1M token context window with codebase-wide semantic indexing enables suggestions informed by distant code definitions and cross-file patterns, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that typically use fixed context windows (4K-32K tokens) or file-local context. Claimed 250ms latency suggests optimized retrieval pipeline, though indexing mechanism and performance at scale remain undisclosed.
vs alternatives: Larger context window than GitHub Copilot (8K-32K tokens) and faster latency than unnamed competitors (250ms vs 783ms claimed), enabling suggestions on large codebases with minimal typing delay; trade-off is cloud dependency and undisclosed free tier limitations.
Provides a separate chat interface supporting multiple LLM backends (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, others) for conversational code assistance. Users attach files, reference recent edits, and trigger compiler diagnostic uploads; the system generates diffs and applies code changes directly to the editor. Model selection is per-conversation, and $5/month in credits (included in Pro/Team) covers external model API costs; overage pricing is undisclosed. Hotkey-driven workflow enables rapid context switching between inline completion and chat.
Unique: Multi-model chat interface with per-conversation model selection and integrated diff application, combined with compiler diagnostic auto-upload. Unlike Copilot Chat (single model per tier) or standalone ChatGPT, Supermaven Chat unifies multiple LLM backends in a single hotkey-driven workflow with direct editor integration for change application.
Supermaven scores higher at 71/100 vs codecompanion.nvim at 35/100. codecompanion.nvim leads on ecosystem, while Supermaven is stronger on adoption and quality.
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vs alternatives: Supports multiple LLM backends (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet) in one interface with included credits, whereas GitHub Copilot Chat is single-model per tier and requires separate ChatGPT subscription for model switching; trade-off is credit limits and unknown overage pricing.
Supermaven Chat can automatically upload compiler diagnostic messages (errors, warnings) alongside code context to provide error-aware suggestions and fixes. The mechanism is described as 'automatically uploading your code together with compiler diagnostic messages,' but specific language/compiler support and the upload trigger mechanism are undisclosed. This feature is Chat-only and not available in inline completion.
Unique: Automatic compiler diagnostic upload in Chat for error-aware suggestions, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that require manual error context or have limited diagnostic integration. Supermaven's approach reduces friction but with undisclosed language/compiler support.
vs alternatives: Automatic diagnostic upload reduces manual context-gathering compared to manual copy-paste; trade-off is undisclosed language support and unclear upload trigger mechanism.
Supermaven offers a 30-day free trial of the Pro tier ($10/month), providing full access to 1M token context window, largest model, style adaptation, and $5/month chat credits. No credit card is required to start the trial (implied), and trial conversion to paid is automatic after 30 days unless cancelled. Trial terms and auto-renewal policy are not explicitly detailed.
Unique: 30-day free trial of Pro tier with full feature access (1M context, largest model, chat credits), versus competitors (Copilot 2-month free trial, Tabnine free tier only) with different trial lengths and feature access. Supermaven's approach is generous but with undisclosed auto-renewal terms.
vs alternatives: Full Pro feature access during trial compared to limited free tier; trade-off is undisclosed auto-renewal policy and potential unexpected charges if not cancelled.
Supermaven requires internet connectivity and server-side inference; no offline mode or local inference capability is mentioned or available. All code completion requests are sent to Supermaven's backend servers for processing, and responses are returned over the network. This creates a hard dependency on network connectivity and Supermaven's service availability; if the service is down or network is unavailable, code completion is not available.
Unique: Supermaven has no offline mode or local inference capability; all processing is server-side. GitHub Copilot also requires server-side inference, but Tabnine offers local inference options for some use cases. Supermaven's lack of offline capability is a significant limitation for developers with connectivity constraints.
vs alternatives: Supermaven's server-side-only approach is comparable to GitHub Copilot; Tabnine offers local inference options, making Tabnine more suitable for offline work. Supermaven's lack of offline capability is a weakness vs. Tabnine.
Analyzes recent code edits and inferred coding patterns to adapt inline suggestions to match team conventions, naming patterns, and structural preferences. The mechanism is implicit (not explicit fine-tuning) and operates only on Pro/Team tiers, suggesting pattern learning from editor activity rather than explicit configuration. Free tier uses a single base model without personalization.
Unique: Implicit style adaptation via editor activity analysis without explicit configuration, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that require manual style guides or explicit fine-tuning. Supermaven's approach is transparent to the user but also non-configurable and undisclosed in mechanism.
vs alternatives: Requires no manual style configuration compared to tools requiring explicit style guides; trade-off is lack of transparency and inability to control or export learned styles.
Delivers code suggestions to the editor inline as the developer types, with a claimed baseline latency of 250ms from keystroke to suggestion display. The system uses a cloud inference backend and local editor plugin to minimize round-trip time. Latency claim is positioned against an unnamed competitor (783ms), but methodology is undisclosed and no independent verification is provided.
Unique: Claimed 250ms latency via optimized cloud inference pipeline and editor plugin architecture, versus competitors with higher latency (783ms unnamed baseline). Actual differentiation is undisclosed; mechanism may involve request batching, model quantization, or edge caching, but specifics are not public.
vs alternatives: Faster than unnamed competitor (250ms vs 783ms claimed); trade-off is cloud dependency and unverified latency claim with no SLA or performance guarantee.
Provides native editor extensions for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.), and Neovim, enabling inline suggestion rendering, hotkey-driven chat access, and compiler diagnostic integration directly within the editor. Each plugin variant is maintained separately and integrates with the editor's native autocomplete UI, keybinding system, and file context APIs.
Unique: Native plugins for three major editor ecosystems (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim) with integrated chat and diff application, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that support broader editor ecosystems but with less deep integration in some cases. Supermaven's approach prioritizes depth over breadth.
vs alternatives: Deep integration with VS Code and JetBrains (native autocomplete UI, hotkey system) compared to web-based tools or lighter integrations; trade-off is limited editor support (no Sublime, Vim, Emacs) and undisclosed Neovim support details.
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