GitHub Copilot
AI pair programmer integrated into your IDE
Editorial score based on official product information, public pricing, and user feedback. This is not a hands-on test score.
30 days free trial
The most productive $10/month a developer can spend. Not perfect, but the time saved on boilerplate and tests is significant.
Information basis: Official product information, public pricing, and user feedback. View methodology →
Key Features
Inline code completion
Chat in IDE
Code explanation
Test generation
PR summaries
Multi-language
Pricing
Individual
Best for individuals
- Copilot in IDE
- chat
- PR summaries
Limits: For solo devs
View Individual PlanBusiness
Best for teams
- Everything + org policy
- security filtering
Limits: For teams
View Business PlanEnterprise
Best for larger organizations
- Everything + enterprise features
- knowledge base
Limits: For large orgs
View Enterprise PlanChecked: July 16, 2026 · View official pricing
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Seamless IDE integration
- Excellent code completion
- Supports 20+ languages
- Context-aware suggestions
- Free for students/oss maintainers
Cons
- Can suggest insecure code
- Sometimes hallucinates APIs
- Requires internet
- Monthly cost adds up
- Privacy concerns
Alternatives
FAQ
Is Copilot free for students?
Yes, free for verified students and open-source maintainers via GitHub Education.
Which IDEs are supported?
VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, Neovim, and GitHub.com web editor.
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AI pair programmer integrated into your IDE
30 days free trial