GitHub Copilot
by Microsoft💻 CodingLives inside VS Code and GitHub — autocomplete, code review, and a coding agent for $10/mo
Microsoft's AI coding assistant, deeply integrated into GitHub and VS Code. The free tier gives you 2,000 completions per month. The Pro plan ($10/mo) is the best value in AI coding — it includes a coding agent, code review, and IP indemnity.
Code review, coding agent, 2000 free completions, IP indemnity
Free tier From $10/moEnterpriseAPI: $0.04/premium req
Last updated: March 20, 2026 · Pricing verified from official sources. Prices are subject to change by the provider.
Pricing
Free TierYes — 2000 completions/mo
Entry Plan$10/mo Pro
Team Plan$19/user/mo Business
EnterpriseCustom pricing
API Pricing$0.04/premium req
Prices exclude applicable taxes (VAT/GST/sales tax varies by region).
Specifications
Context / InputRepo-level
Max OutputInline + chat
ModalitiesCode
Agent / AgenticYes — coding agent, code review
SecuritySOC 2, IP indemnity, SAML
Self-hostedNo
AI Fit Score Benchmark Data
Performance indicators used in our Fit Score engine. Scores are normalised 0–100 based on industry benchmarks and testing.
85
Reasoning
86
Code Quality
92
Speed
96
Ecosystem
Models & Tiers — Which GitHub Copilot to Use?
GitHub Copilot uses 4 different models/tiers. Choose based on your task complexity, speed needs, and budget.
GPT-5.x (autocomplete)Recommended
GreatInline completions — the core Copilot experience
💰 Included📐 Context: Repo-level⚡ Speed: Fastest
Claude (via VS Code 1.109)
BestComplex reasoning, multi-file tasks
💰 Premium requests📐 Context: 200K⚡ Speed: Fast
Codex agent
GreatAutonomous coding, PR creation
💰 Premium requests📐 Context: 1M (Pro plan)⚡ Speed: Medium
Gemini (via VS Code 1.109)
GreatLarge codebase, budget option
💰 Premium requests📐 Context: 1M⚡ Speed: Fast
Best For
VS Code/GitHub users, best value
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $10/month. Team plans are $19/user/month. Enterprise pricing is available on request.
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes, GitHub Copilot offers a free tier with limited features. For full access, paid plans start at $10/month.
What is GitHub Copilot best for?
GitHub Copilot is best for VS Code/GitHub users, best value. Key features include: Code review, coding agent, 2000 free completions, IP indemnity.
Is GitHub Copilot right for you?
Get a personalised AI Fit Score based on your role, budget, team size, and priorities.
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