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Alibaba's AI coding assistant that completes code, writes tests, and answers questions across IDEs and the cloud.
Tongyi Lingma is Alibaba's AI coding assistant that completes code, writes tests, and answers questions across IDEs and the cloud. It works in VS Code, JetBrains, and other editors, and it is built on Alibaba's Tongyi models, which are strong in both Chinese and English.
Key Features
- Code completion and generation in major IDEs
- Test writing and code explanation
- Chat for programming questions
- Agent mode for multi-step tasks
- Strong Chinese and English language support
- Free for individual developers
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Completions, tests, chat, and agent features for individual developers. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers who want a free AI coding assistant from Alibaba, especially for Chinese-language projects.
Popular with: Developers, Students
Popular with: Developers, Students
How it works
The assistant offers completions, code generation, test writing, and a chat interface for questions about your code. It also includes an agent mode that can carry out multi-step tasks, and it connects to Alibaba Cloud services for teams that build there.
Tongyi Lingma is free for individual developers. It is a good no-cost assistant for anyone who wants capable AI help, and a particularly natural choice for developers working with Chinese-language code or Alibaba Cloud.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free for individual developers
- Strong in Chinese and English
- Agent mode handles multi-step tasks
- Works in the main editors
✗ Cons
- Documentation and support are mainly in Chinese
- Some features are aimed at Alibaba Cloud users
- Less known outside China, so community help is thinner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tongyi Lingma free?
Yes — Tongyi Lingma has a free plan. Free for individuals
What is Tongyi Lingma best for?
developers who want a free AI coding assistant from Alibaba, especially for Chinese-language projects.
What kind of tool is Tongyi Lingma?
Tongyi Lingma is a Coding Assistants tool on VerlumoAI.
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