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GitHub Copilot 🚀 Most Used

by GitHub/Microsoft · Code

The most widely used code AI.

90/100AIVerso score
#2 of 10in Code
From $10/moStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is GitHub’s AI coding assistant for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and GitHub.com. Beyond code completion it offers chat, an agent that works on issues and pull-request reviews, with a choice of models from several providers.

Best for

GitHub Copilot pricing

GitHub Copilot has a free tier. Price: From $10/mo.

Plans & prices

Looking for something cheaper? Cursor AI by Anysphere costs Free · from $8/mo.

Prices as published by GitHub/Microsoft. This page was last updated on October 23, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderGitHub/Microsoft
CategoryCode
Starting priceFrom $10/mo
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Mobile appiOS & Android
Browser extensionYes

Key facts

Capability ratings

Math & Logice.g. AIME, MATH-500
72
Programminge.g. SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench
80
Reasoninge.g. GPQA, ARC
72
Knowledgee.g. MMLU-Pro
70
Long Contexte.g. MRCR, needle tests
70
Instruction Followinge.g. IFEval
84
Agent Capabilitye.g. Terminal-Bench, tool use
68

AIVerso capability ratings (0–100), an editorial summary informed by public benchmark results. Higher is better.

Features

✗ Image generation
✗ Video generation
✗ Native audio model
✗ Web search
✗ Voice mode (app)
✗ PDF analysis

Strengths

Top 3 of 10 AI coding tools on AIVerso (#2)
Free tier available
API access for developers
iOS & Android apps
Browser extension available

Limitations

Closed model — cannot be self-hosted
No built-in web search

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is GitHub’s AI coding assistant for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and GitHub.com. Beyond code completion it offers chat, an agent that works on issues and pull-request reviews, with a choice of models from several providers.

What is GitHub Copilot best for?

GitHub Copilot is a strong pick for: Teams whose code already lives on GitHub; Inline completions in popular IDEs; Companies that need enterprise controls and billing.

How much does GitHub Copilot cost?

GitHub Copilot starts at From $10/mo (Free · Pro $10/mo · Pro+ $39/mo · Max $100/mo · Business & Enterprise per user). A free tier is available. A cheaper option from another provider is Cursor AI (Free · from $8/mo).

Is GitHub Copilot free?

Yes — GitHub Copilot has a free tier. Pricing: From $10/mo (details: Free · Pro $10/mo · Pro+ $39/mo · Max $100/mo · Business & Enterprise per user).

What are the best alternatives to GitHub Copilot?

The highest-rated AI coding tools from other providers on AIVerso are Cursor AI (91/100), v0 by Vercel (85/100), Devin Desktop (Windsurf) (84/100).

Does GitHub Copilot have an API?

Yes, GitHub Copilot can be used via an API.

Is GitHub Copilot open source?

No, GitHub Copilot is a closed, proprietary model from GitHub/Microsoft.

How does AIVerso rate GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot scores 90/100 on AIVerso and ranks #2 of 10 in Code. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: October 23, 2026.