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GitHub Copilot
by GitHub / Microsoft
The original AI pair programmer, now an agent.
Free + PaidEditor's pick
What is GitHub Copilot?
Copilot popularised AI code completion and has grown into a full assistant that reviews pull requests, answers questions about a repo, and assigns itself issues. Its advantage is deep integration with GitHub itself.
Main use cases
- Inline code completion
- Automated pull request review
- Explaining unfamiliar code
- Writing tests and documentation
Key features
- Completion across all major IDEs
- Copilot Chat and Workspace
- Agent mode for issue-to-PR work
- Choice of underlying models
Pricing
GitHub Copilot has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free tier · Pro $10/mo · Business $19/user.
Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.
Best for
Teams already building on GitHub.
Tags
- Completion
- Pull requests
- IDEs
- Agents
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GitHub Copilot FAQ
What is GitHub Copilot?
Copilot popularised AI code completion and has grown into a full assistant that reviews pull requests, answers questions about a repo, and assigns itself issues. Its advantage is deep integration with GitHub itself.
Is GitHub Copilot free?
GitHub Copilot has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free tier · Pro $10/mo · Business $19/user. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.
Who is GitHub Copilot best for?
Teams already building on GitHub.
What can you use GitHub Copilot for?
Common uses: inline code completion, automated pull request review, explaining unfamiliar code and writing tests and documentation.
What are the best alternatives to GitHub Copilot?
Popular alternatives include Cursor, Windsurf, Tabnine and Claude Code. See the full shortlist on our AI Coding & Development page.
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