What is IBM Bob?

IBM Bob acts as an AI-powered collaborator throughout the entire software development lifecycle, transforming how developers engage with their codebases. Unlike standard autocomplete tools, it allows teams to progress beyond basic coding help, facilitating the modernization, security, and scalability of their applications. Bob significantly improves existing workflows in the software development lifecycle, empowering users to confidently write, test, upgrade, refactor, debug, document, and secure their software projects. With Bob's capabilities, developers can easily translate natural language prompts into executable code, make use of both single-line and multi-line completions, automatically clean up and fix existing code, inquire about specific codebases, streamline repetitive tasks, and create new files or entire projects. It boasts specialized modes designed for various tasks, including Code mode for coding adjustments, Ask mode for seeking clarifications, Plan mode for pre-implementation design, Advanced mode for tackling complex issues, and Orchestrator mode for overseeing multi-step undertakings. By incorporating these diverse functionalities, Bob transcends being merely a tool; it serves as a holistic assistant aimed at boosting productivity and efficiency in the realm of software development. Ultimately, this innovative approach redefines the developer experience, making the process more intuitive and effective.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$20 per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
IBM Bob
Date Founded:
2026
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
bob.ibm.com

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Video Library
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

IBM Bob Categories and Features

IBM Bob Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: John D.
    Position: Sales
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    IBM BoB

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Oct 07 2026
    Summary

    Outstanding tool every enterprise should consider. It’s competing on cheapest to run, easiest to govern, and safest to put in front of an auditor — while quietly using Claude’s intelligence under the hood.

    Positive

    IBM BoB is more than just a code generator. It securely manages, reduces costs and provide audit capabilities. It can generate query's using LLM models, including Claude - selecting the preferred and/or lowest cost options.

    Negative

    Free trial from IBM was not as easy as I expected. It has improved.

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