Coding Agents

Index, cost, time, and tokens

14 agents · updated 2026-09-27. Higher index is better. Lower cost and time are better. Weigh a real prompt in the token counter or open the model directory.

Highlights

Coding Agent IndexHigher is better
Time per TaskLower is better
Cost per TaskLower is better

Coding Agent Index vs. Cost per Task

Higher index and lower cost sit in the attractive quadrant.

Index vs costPareto line connects undominated agents
Cost per task (USD)Coding Agent Index

Token Usage per Task

Average input, cached input, and output tokens.

Output Cached input Input
TokensCache hit rate changes effective cost

Cost per Task

Average pay-per-token API cost. Lower is better.

CostUSD per task

Time per Task

Average agent wall time. Lower is better.

Execution timeActive runtime
Index vs timeAttractive quadrant is fast and high-index
Execution time (minutes)Coding Agent Index