Claude Code vs. Cursor vs. Codex vs. Antigravity — six months in
By June 2026, the agentic coding tool landscape has solidified. Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and Antigravity each offer unique approaches: Claude Code emphasizes autonomous task execution, Cursor focuses on real-time collaboration, Codex integrates deeply with GitHub, and Antigravity targets high-speed code generation. Prices have dropped as competition intensifies, with some tools offering free tiers for limited use. The article from The New Stack notes that developers now expect seamless integration and reliable output, with many teams adopting multiple tools for different stages of development. A concrete consequence is the shift in hiring: companies now prioritize engineers who can effectively prompt and review AI-generated code over traditional coding skills.
Developers must now choose between competing agentic tools, each with distinct trade-offs in autonomy and cost.