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GitHub Copilot

An AI coding sidekick that suggests code as you type and answers questions in your editor.

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GitHub Copilot

An AI coding sidekick that suggests code as you type and answers questions in your editor.

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is probably the most familiar AI coding tool around, and it earns its place by staying out of the way. As you type, it suggests the next line or whole function in gray text, and a quick Tab accepts it.

We like how it fits into tools people already use, including VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and GitHub itself. Copilot Chat lets you ask about a file, generate tests or explain an error, and newer agent features can take on larger multi-file tasks.

Suggestions are not always right, so reviewing them is part of the job, especially for security-sensitive code. The free tier comes with monthly limits, and Pro at $10 per month is one of the more affordable ways to code with AI every day.

Best for: Developers who want AI help inside the editor they already use

What we like

  • ✓ Fits into popular editors with little setup
  • ✓ Affordable Pro plan
  • ✓ Tight connection to GitHub workflows

Watch out for

  • – Suggestions still need careful review
  • – Free tier has monthly usage limits

Use cases

  1. 01

    Writing boilerplate and repetitive code faster

  2. 02

    Generating unit tests for existing functions

  3. 03

    Understanding an unfamiliar codebase

Key features

  • ✓Inline code completions as you type
  • ✓Copilot Chat for questions and explanations
  • ✓Works in VS Code, JetBrains and GitHub
  • ✓Agent features for multi-file changes

Pricing

Model

Freemium

Starting at

$10

Plans

Free tier · Pro $10/mo

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Prices last checked Jul 22, 2026. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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GitHub Copilot FAQ

What is GitHub Copilot used for?+

An AI coding sidekick that suggests code as you type and answers questions in your editor. Best for developers who want AI help inside the editor they already use.

How much is GitHub Copilot?+

Free tier · Pro $10/mo

What else is like GitHub Copilot?+

Have a look at Cursor, Windsurf, Tabnine and Claude.

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