GitHub Copilot: AI Coding Inside Your IDE
GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant with completions, chat and agents inside your IDE and on GitHub, at 10 USD per month. It targets developers who want help while staying in their editor.
| Price | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly: 10 Annual: 100 |
yes - free tier with limited completions and models, free for verified students | Developers who want inline code suggestions and chat assistance without leaving the IDE. |
Pros
- Completions and chat work inside common IDEs and on GitHub
- A free tier offers limited completions and models
- Free for verified students, which is rare among paid coding tools
Cons
- Suggestions can be subtly wrong and still need review
- The free tier limits completions and available models
- At 10 USD per month per developer it adds up across a team
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub Copilot free?
There is a free tier with limited completions and models, it is free for verified students, and the paid plan is 10 USD per month.
Does Copilot work outside VS Code?
Yes, it supports several popular IDEs as well as features on GitHub itself, not just VS Code.