GitHub Copilot
The original AI pair programmer, inside your editor.
Overview
GitHub Copilot popularized AI-assisted coding. It offers inline code completion, a chat assistant, and increasingly agentic features that can implement changes across a project — all inside popular editors like VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
Backed by GitHub and frontier models, Copilot integrates tightly with the developer workflow and is widely adopted in enterprises thanks to admin controls and policy management.
Key Features
- Inline code completion
- Copilot Chat for questions and refactors
- Agent mode for multi-file changes
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains, and more
- Enterprise policy and admin controls
Pricing
Free
$0
Limited completions and chat.
Pro
$10/mo
Unlimited completions for individuals.
Business / Enterprise
$19+/user/mo
Org controls and features.
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Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- +Deep editor integration
- +Backed by GitHub ecosystem
- +Strong enterprise support
👎 Cons
- −Less autonomous than newer AI-first editors
- −Suggestions need review for correctness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GitHub Copilot free?
GitHub Copilot has a free tier with limited usage. Paid plans start at $10/month for individuals and $19/user/month for businesses.
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