AI code review and explanation tool integrated into VS Code and JetBrains
Bito is an AI coding assistant focused on code explanation, review, test generation, and security analysis — available as VS Code and JetBrains extensions and a CLI. Its AI Code Review Agent automatically reviews diffs and PRs for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues, while its explain and comment generation features help developers understand unfamiliar code quickly.
Bito is a strong fit if its core strengths match your workflow, budget, and support needs. Use the quick signals below before opening the full review.
Bito's strongest differentiator is the combination of in-IDE AI assistance with a CLI-based code review agent that integrates into CI/CD pipelines. Where most AI coding tools focus on generation, Bito focuses on understanding and reviewing existing code — a different but complementary use case.
Bito's explain feature accepts any selected code block and produces a plain-English description of what it does, how it works, and what each parameter means. For developers onboarding to legacy codebases, reviewing code in unfamiliar languages, or understanding third-party library implementations, this explanation capability significantly reduces the time spent deciphering unclear code.
Bito's CLI can review git diffs and specific files programmatically — integrating AI review into CI/CD workflows. A pipeline step that runs bito review --diff HEAD~1 posts an AI review to the output before human code review begins. For teams who want automated first-pass review integrated into their pipeline rather than as a separate PR comment bot, this CLI model fits existing tooling better.
Bito's honest limitation is that GitHub Copilot covers most of Bito's individual feature surface — code generation, explanation, test generation — at higher quality. Bito's differentiation is the CLI review integration and its free tier generosity. Teams who need pipeline-integrated review and cannot justify CodeRabbit's pricing will find Bito's CLI model a viable alternative.
Score: 7.3/10 — Good code explanation and CLI review integration; generation quality below GitHub Copilot remains the gap.
Free
Free billed annually
$15/mo
$180/mo billed annually
Bito is best for Developers onboarding to unfamiliar codebases who want AI explanation of existing code, Teams who want AI pre-review integrated into their CI/CD pipeline via the Bito CLI, Small teams who want a free AI coding assistant with code review capability at no initial cost.
Yes. Bito currently lists a free plan in ToolRankr data.
It has a free plan.
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