AI Tools Market Report February 2026: What Changed This Month
Monthly AI Tools Update
February 2026 — Key changes in the AI tools landscape this month.
Major Updates This Month
ChatGPT Improvements
ChatGPT continues to improve GPT-4o performance. Free tier users now get more messages per day. The Custom GPT ecosystem has grown to over 3 million GPTs.
Claude Updates
Claude has released updates to its Sonnet model with improved coding capabilities. The 200K context window remains the largest in the consumer AI market.
Cursor Momentum
Cursor continues its rapid growth as the preferred AI coding IDE. Recent updates include improved Composer mode and better multi-language support.
AI Pricing Trends
The trend of more generous free tiers continues. AI tool costs are decreasing while capabilities increase. The average AI toolkit cost has dropped below $100/month for comprehensive coverage.
What to Watch
- AI agent frameworks becoming more mainstream
- Enterprise adoption of AI coding tools accelerating
- New AI-native tools replacing traditional SaaS
- Increased focus on AI safety and responsible use
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