First Impressions
I couldn't believe this was free. I installed the plugin, and the autocomplete speed rivaled Copilot. The chat feature inside the IDE was responsive and helpful.
Best Feature: It is Free
For individual developers, Codeium gives you 90% of the value of Copilot for $0. That is unbeatable value. It supports a massive range of IDEs, even obscure ones like Vim and Emacs.
The Verdict
If you are a student or solo dev on a budget, install this immediately. It is the best free coding tool available.