GitHub Copilot
The default, and the one already wired into the editor and the pull request your team uses. A free tier now covers light use.
What GitHub Copilot is best for
The categories GitHub Copilot is listed in, and how strong a fit it is in each.
Coding, Data & Technical Work
Programming, debugging, data analysis, spreadsheets, math, engineering, technical research.
Built for this
GitHub Copilot’s biggest strengths
Coding, Data & Technical WorkThe default, and the one already wired into the editor and the pull request your team uses. A free tier now covers light use.
Where it may not be the best fit
Coding, Data & Technical WorkSuggestions are strongest on common patterns and weakest exactly where your codebase is unusual. Pro and above bundle a monthly credit allowance, so premium-model work is metered on top of the seat.
GitHub Copilot pricing
GitHub Copilot has a free plan. Free tier, 2,000 completions a month
FreeFree tier, 2,000 completions a month
$0Pro/person/month
$10/moPro+/person/month
$39/moMax/person/month
$100/moBusiness/person/month
$19/moEnterprise/person/month
$39/moChecked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page before spending.
Who makes GitHub Copilot
Copilot is sold separately from Microsoft 365 Copilot and aimed at a different job, which is why both appear on this site.
CompanyGitHub
Founded2008
Based inSan Francisco, US
SectorCoding
ModelThird-party
StatusSubsidiary
Primary usersDevelopers, Enterprise
Free planYes
ComputeMicrosoft Azure
Public listingSubsidiary of Microsoft since 2018
Also from GitHub: GitHub.
Best alternatives to GitHub Copilot
Tools that do comparable work, best fit first, drawn from the catalogue rather than hand-picked. Every one is listed whether or not there is money in it for us.
ChatGPT
Free
Best general option for explaining unfamiliar code, debugging a single file, or analysing a spreadsheet with real Python behind it.
View ChatGPT →Claude
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Reads long files and whole error traces without losing the thread, which makes it good at explaining unfamiliar code and debugging in a chat window.
View Claude →CodeRabbit
Free
Reviews pull requests line by line and leaves comments in the diff, with the reasoning attached rather than a score.
View CodeRabbit →Cursor
Free
The editor most professional developers have converged on. Understands a whole codebase, not just the open file.
View Cursor →Julius AI
Free
Upload a spreadsheet and it writes and runs real code against it, showing the working rather than describing it.
View Julius AI →Lovable
Free
Built for people who cannot code. Describe an app in plain language and get something deployed.
View Lovable →GitHub Copilot by job
Where GitHub Copilot sits in the wider category pages.
Best AI for Coding
Built for this — Programming, debugging, data analysis, spreadsheets, math, engineering, technical research.
Questions about GitHub Copilot
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes — Free tier, 2,000 completions a month. The cheapest paid tier is Pro, at $10/mo.
What is GitHub Copilot best at?
The default, and the one already wired into the editor and the pull request your team uses. A free tier now covers light use. It is listed under Coding, Data & Technical Work, and this is what it is built for.
What should I watch out for with GitHub Copilot?
Suggestions are strongest on common patterns and weakest exactly where your codebase is unusual. Pro and above bundle a monthly credit allowance, so premium-model work is metered on top of the seat.
What are the alternatives to GitHub Copilot?
6 tools do comparable work: ChatGPT, Claude, CodeRabbit, Cursor, Julius AI, Lovable. 6 of them have a free plan.
How current is this GitHub Copilot pricing?
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often — confirm on the provider's own page before spending.