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GitHub Copilot

Use coding agents across GitHub and developer tools.

Checked against github.com on Nov 9, 2026

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What GitHub Copilot does

GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant. It suggests code as you type in editors such as VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs and Xcode, answers questions in chat, and can work as an agent that edits files, runs tasks in the cloud and opens pull requests from GitHub issues. It also reviews code before or after you open a pull request. Usage beyond completions is metered in GitHub AI Credits, and you can choose between models from several providers or run local ones.

Best for

  • Developers who want code suggestions inside their usual editor
  • Teams already hosting code on GitHub
  • Handing routine issues to an agent that opens pull requests
  • Students, via a separate free Student plan

Key features

Code completions

Inline suggestions and next-edit predictions as you type; unlimited on paid plans and 2,000 a month on Free.

Chat and agent mode

Ask questions or let Copilot make multi-file changes in your editor or the Copilot CLI.

Cloud agent

Start a task from an issue or pull request and Copilot works on it in the cloud, then opens a pull request; paid plans only.

Code review

Reviews local changes or pull requests for quality and security issues; paid plans only.

Model choice

Let Copilot pick a model, choose one yourself, bring your own provider, or run local models with Ollama.

Customization

Add repository instructions, skills, MCP servers and connectors to external services.

GitHub Copilot pricing

GitHub Copilot has a free plan. Free gives 2,000 code completions a month, limited chat and agent use, and entry-level models such as Haiku 4.5 and GPT-5 mini. Paid plans start at $10/user/month. Chat, agent and review usage draws on GitHub AI Credits (1 credit = $0.01); completions do not use credits. The flex part of each allowance may change over time, and extra credits can be bought on paid plans. Business and Enterprise plans are separate. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.

Free$0
Pro$10/user/month$15 of AI Credits a month including flex allotment
Pro+$39/user/month$70 of AI Credits a month, premium models
Max$100/user/month$200 of AI Credits a month, priority access

Source: GitHub Copilot pricing page

Pros and cons

What it does well

  • Works in a wide range of editors, from VS Code and JetBrains to Xcode, Vim and Eclipse.
  • Ties directly into GitHub issues and pull requests for agent work and reviews.
  • The free plan is enough to try completions and chat without a card.

Know before you sign up

  • Free excludes the cloud agent, code review, MCP integration and custom instructions.
  • Chat and agent usage on paid plans is capped by a monthly AI Credits allowance.
  • Premium models such as Opus need Pro+ or Max.

Alternatives to GitHub Copilot

Questions about GitHub Copilot

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant. It suggests code as you type in editors such as VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs and Xcode, answers questions in chat, and can work as an agent that edits files, runs tasks in the cloud and opens pull requests from GitHub issues. It also reviews code before or after you open a pull request. Usage beyond completions is metered in GitHub AI Credits, and you can choose between models from several providers or run local ones.

Is GitHub Copilot free?

GitHub Copilot has a free plan. Free gives 2,000 code completions a month, limited chat and agent use, and entry-level models such as Haiku 4.5 and GPT-5 mini. Paid plans start at $10/user/month. Chat, agent and review usage draws on GitHub AI Credits (1 credit = $0.01); completions do not use credits. The flex part of each allowance may change over time, and extra credits can be bought on paid plans. Business and Enterprise plans are separate. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.

How much does GitHub Copilot cost?

Paid plans start at $10/user/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Free ($0), Pro ($10/user/month), Pro+ ($39/user/month), Max ($100/user/month). Chat, agent and review usage draws on GitHub AI Credits (1 credit = $0.01); completions do not use credits. The flex part of each allowance may change over time, and extra credits can be bought on paid plans. Business and Enterprise plans are separate.

Who is GitHub Copilot best for?

Developers who want code suggestions inside their usual editor, Teams already hosting code on GitHub, Handing routine issues to an agent that opens pull requests, Students and via a separate free Student plan.

Where can I use GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is available on VS Code, Mac, Web and Slack, according to its official site.

What are some alternatives to GitHub Copilot?

Similar coding tools include CodeRabbit, Warp, Bolt and Cursor. Compare them on the Coding page.