Aider vs Gpt Sol

AI Agent Reliability Comparison

Aider

1
Incidents
6.3
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Wrong File 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0005 6.3/10
Aider modified wrong file — edited production config instead of dev config

Gpt Sol

1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0044 10/10
GPT-5.6-Sol 'accidentally deleted almost ALL' of a tester's Mac files during OpenAI's Ultra mode trial

Comparison Summary

Metric Aider Gpt Sol
Total Incidents 1 1
Avg Severity 6.3/10 10.0/10
Critical Incidents 0 1
Top Failure Mode Wrong File Destructive Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aider or Gpt Sol more reliable?

Based on StupidLLM data, Aider has 1 documented failures (avg severity 6.3/10) while Gpt Sol has 1 (avg severity 10.0/10). Aider shows better reliability based on average severity scores.

What are the main differences between Aider and Gpt Sol failures?

Aider's most common failure mode is wrong file, while Gpt Sol most commonly fails via destructive action. Aider has 0 critical incidents vs Gpt Sol's 1.