Comprehensive comparison of 5 leading AI coding assistants
0% install rate for Enterprise Engineer persona across ALL 5 tools (0 out of 20 attempts).
All other personas: 85-100% install rate
Why: None of these tools adequately address security, compliance, on-premise deployment, RBAC, SSO, or audit trail requirements that enterprise engineers require.
All tools score 7/10 confidence with 6 out of 7 personas.
Generic "AI coding assistant that helps write code faster" messaging works but doesn't stand out. 85% baseline install rate across all tools for non-enterprise segments.
| Tool | Install % | Clarity | Confidence | Avg Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continue WINNER | 85% | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | 17 min | Highest clarity |
| Cody WINNER | 85% | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | 15 min FASTEST | Tied clarity + fastest |
| Cursor | 85% | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 | 18 min | Strong across board |
| OpenCode | 85% | 7.1/10 | 6.0/10 | 19 min | — |
| OpenHands | 81% | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | 16 min | — |
| Tool | Enterprise Clarity | vs Consumer Gap | Install Intent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continue | 3.0/10 | -4.9 pts | Would NOT install |
| Cody | 3.0/10 | -4.9 pts | Would NOT install |
| Cursor | 2.8/10 | -4.9 pts | Would NOT install |
| OpenHands | 2.3/10 | -4.9 pts | Would NOT install |
| OpenCode | 2.0/10 | -5.1 pts | Would NOT install |
Opportunity: First tool to properly address enterprise security, compliance, on-premise deployment, RBAC, SSO, and audit requirements will win this completely underserved segment.