Forge vs IBM Bob
| Forge | IBM Bob | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $20/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | extension, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Code completion | Yes | Yes |
| Chat assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Supported IDEs | VS Code | IBM Bob IDE |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Terminal access | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best AI Coding Assistants. On The Geeks Club, IBM Bob scores higher on our published basis.