DOAGitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot launched publicly in 2022. There is a limited Free plan (2,000 completions and 50 chat requests a month). Pro is $10 a month, Pro+ $39 and Max $100. Business and Enterprise go through sales. Students may get Education.
When it launched
GitHub / Microsoft · 2021
Languages
The editor follows your IDE language. Chat works well in English and Spanish.
Where it runs
Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
Plans and price (guide)
- Free · $0
2,000 completions and 50 chats a month.
- Pro · $10 / month
Unlimited suggestions, code review and cloud agent.
- Pro+ · $39 / month
More AI credits and third-party agents.
- Max · $100 / month
For very heavy agent use.
- Business / Enterprise · contact sales
Company seats.
What you can do
- In-editor completions
- Chat and agent mode
- Repo and PR integration
Pros
- Fits the workflow you already use
- Accepted by many corporate teams
- It sits where you already code
- Companies already know it
Limits and plans
- Free caps completions and chat
- Sometimes suggests mediocre code confidently
What it is good for
- Teams on GitHub and VS Code
- Students with the GitHub Education pack
- Autocomplete functions
- Explain a file
- Tests and boilerplate
How to get started with GitHub Copilot
- Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
- It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
- If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗
Alternatives to GitHub Copilot
See all alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
Comparisons
GitHub Copilot: frequently asked questions
What is GitHub Copilot for?
Code autocomplete and chat inside VS Code, JetBrains and github.com. The most widely deployed assistant in companies.
Is GitHub Copilot free?
It has a free version with limits. Limited Free. Pro $10, Pro+ $39 and Max $100 a month. Students may get Education. Prices change: check the official site.
Which devices does GitHub Copilot work on?
It works on Windows, Mac, Linux and Browser.
Is GitHub Copilot hard to use?
It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
What are the alternatives to GitHub Copilot?
The closest are Cursor, Claude and Replit. You can see them all on the alternatives to GitHub Copilot page.