GitHub Copilot
Cheap, solid AI helper inside the editors you already use.
Free plan
- Best for
- Everyday coding on a budget
- On your PC
- No, online only
- Works on
- Web, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- GitHub (Microsoft)
What’s good
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio and more
- Unlimited completions on Pro, they do not use credits
- Coding agent turns GitHub issues into pull requests
Downsides
- Since June 2026, chat stops when monthly AI credits run out
- Free plan cannot assign tasks to the coding agent
- Agent quality depends on the model you pick
At a glance.
- Best for
- Everyday coding on a budget
- Price
- Free plan, then $10/mo
- Works on
- Web, iPhone, Android, Browser extension, Mac, Windows, Linux
- Open source
- No
- Made by
- GitHub (Microsoft)
- Website
- github.com
Should you use it?
It is #4 of 12. Good for everyday coding on a budget; for most people, Claude Code is the better start.
Can I run it myself?
No. It only runs online.
Your prompts and files go to the company’s servers. See the local options in this category for a private alternative.
Want it offline? The best local option for coding agents is OpenCode.