7 alternatives
GitHub Copilot alternatives
Love the idea of GitHub Copilot but not quite sold? You’re in good company. We rounded up the 7 alternatives our editors and readers keep coming back to in 2026.
For context, GitHub Copilot costs Free tier · Pro $10/mo and suits developers who want AI help inside the editor they already use.
The short version: 7 of these let you start for free, and 2 cost less.
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CursorFreemium
No reviews yetA code editor built around AI, where you can chat with your codebase and let agents make edits.
- ✓ works on 4 platforms
- ✓ more people use it
GitHub Copilot vs CursorFree · Pro $20/mo - 2
WindsurfFreemium
No reviews yetAn AI coding editor whose agent works alongside you, tracking context as you move through a task.
- ✓ has an API
- ✓ works on 3 platforms
GitHub Copilot vs WindsurfFree · Pro $15/mo - 3
TabnineFreemium
No reviews yetAI code completion that takes privacy seriously, with options to keep your code in-house.
- ✓ cheaper (from $9)
- ✓ has an API
- ✓ works on 3 platforms
GitHub Copilot vs TabnineFree · from $9/mo - 4
ClaudeFreemium
No reviews yetA calm, careful AI assistant that shines on long documents, nuanced writing and code.
- ✓ has an API
- ✓ works on 4 platforms
- ✓ more people use it
Free · Pro $20/mo - 5
ReplitFreemium
No reviews yetDescribe the app you have in mind, and an agent writes, runs and puts it online for you.
- ✓ founders, learners and makers who want working apps without setup
Free · Core $20/mo - 6
Hugging FaceFree
No reviews yetThe place to find, try and share open AI models, datasets and live demos.
- ✓ totally free
- ✓ has an API
- ✓ works on 5 platforms
Free · Pro $9/mo - 7
SnykFreemium
No reviews yetSpots security holes in your code and dependencies, then suggests fixes right where you work.
- ✓ has an API
Free · from $25/mo
GitHub Copilot alternatives: FAQ
What’s a good alternative to GitHub Copilot?+
Start with Cursor — it’s the closest match. Windsurf and Tabnine are great too, depending on your budget.
Is there a free tool like GitHub Copilot?+
Yes! Claude, Cursor and Replit won’t cost you anything to get started.
What’s cheaper than GitHub Copilot?+
If $10 feels steep, look at Hugging Face (free) and Tabnine ($9).