GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer for VS Code

codingFree tier Due for review

Overview

GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant integrated into VS Code and other editors, providing inline completions and chat.

Key features

Inline completion
Copilot Chat
Multi-file edits
Agent workflows
Repository context
Code review
Model selection across supported clients

Limitations

Models vary by client, plan, policy, and retirement schedule
Generated code can be insecure, outdated, or incorrect
Agent changes require diff review and tests

Best for

Coding inside supported editors and GitHub workflowsRepository-aware questions and changesTeam-governed AI development

Pricing

Free tier; $10/mo individual

• Free: 2000 completions/mo, 50 chat requests
• Individual: $10/mo
• Business: $19/user/mo
• Enterprise: $39/user/mo

Pricing verified 9/5/2026. Always confirm on the official website.

Privacy & safety

Code snippets may be used for improvement. Enterprise plans offer data protection.

GitHub Copilot comparisons

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GitHub Copilot vs Cursor

GitHub Copilot and Cursor now overlap across completion, chat, repository context, multi-file edits, agent workflows, commands, and review. Copilot spans supported editors and GitHub surfaces; Cursor is an AI-first editor and agent environment. Choose by workflow, governance, supported surfaces, recovery, and verified task results.

Learn GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot Crash Course

Learn GitHub Copilot for code completion, chat, repository context, refactoring, tests, debugging, review, and agent workflows. Recommended prerequisite: basic programming and Git.

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