Aider vs GPT-5.2
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
GPT-5.2 Instant
GPT-5.2 Instant edges out Aider with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try GPT-5.2Feature Comparison
Feature
Aider
GPT-5.2
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.8
Coding
4.7
4.6
Writing
4.0
4.8
Reasoning
4.5
4.7
Speed
4.5
4.9
Value
5.0
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
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$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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$2.5
Output (per 1M tokens)
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$10
Features
Context Window
200K
128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Aider
Pros
- Model agnostic - use any LLM
- Git-native with automatic commits
- 100+ language support
- Zero software cost
- Voice-to-code functionality
Cons
- Requires API key setup
- Less polished UI than commercial tools
GPT-5.2 Instant
Pros
- Newest OpenAI model (Dec 2025)
- Fast responses optimized for speed
- 30% fewer hallucinations than GPT-5.1
- Knowledge cutoff August 2025
- Better at spreadsheets and presentations
- Matches human experts on professional tasks
Cons
- Not as strong as Thinking variant for complex tasks
- Requires paid subscription for full access
- Coding not as strong as Claude Opus 4.5
Choose Aider if you need:
Cost-conscious developers, Git workflows, model flexibility
Choose GPT-5.2 if you need:
Daily tasks, writing, translation, quick coding help
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.