Blackbox AI
AI code completion with code search
Category
AI Code Completion & Copilots
Platforms
vscode, browser-extension, web
Pricing
$0 — $9.99/mo
Open Source
No
IDE Support
VS Code, Browser
What is Blackbox AI?
Blackbox AI combines AI code generation with a proprietary code search engine that indexes millions of public repositories. It offers code completion, chat, and the ability to search for real code snippets from open-source projects.
Who is it for? Any developer who wants faster, context-aware code suggestions inside their existing editor.
Key Features
Available on
Our Verdict
The code search feature adds value but overall completion quality is middling. Fine for a free tool.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Generous free tier
- + Code search from real repos
- + Browser extension available
- + No credit card for free
Cons
- - Lower quality than Copilot
- - Occasional irrelevant suggestions
- - Privacy policy unclear
- - Limited context window
Pricing
Free
$0
- Unlimited completions
- Code search
- Basic chat
Pro
$9.99/mo
- Faster inference
- Priority support
- Advanced features
Supported Languages & IDEs
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About Blackbox AI
Company Blackbox AI
Founded 2022
Status Active
Data updated 2025-02-01