GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant providing code completion, chat and coding agents across IDEs and github.com.
Free tierfrom $10/moVerified
Our verdict
The safe choice if you live on GitHub: completions, chat and coding agents across popular IDEs and github.com. Plans now run on GitHub AI Credits, so heavy agent use can cost more than the sticker price.
Best for
- ✓ Teams already on GitHub
- ✓ Code completion across many IDEs
- ✓ Low-cost entry plan
Watch out for
- ! Usage is metered in AI Credits beyond each plan's allotment
Pricing
Read from the official pricing page. Prices in USD; always confirm on the vendor's site.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited chat and agent usage |
| Pro | $10/mo | $15 of GitHub AI Credits/month ($10 base + $5 flex) |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | $70 AI Credits/month ($39 base + $31 flex) |
| Max | $100/mo | $200 AI Credits/month ($100 base + $100 flex) |
| Additional usage | $0 + usage | 1 AI credit = $0.01 USD |
Note: Now uses GitHub AI Credits instead of premium requests; flex allotment is variable. Annual prices and Business/Enterprise plans not captured from this page.
When to switch
You want an editor built around agents rather than an add-on
→ Cursor. An agent-first editor gives you more autonomy per prompt.