GitHub Copilot
Completion and chat built into the editor most teams already use.
PricingFree tier for individuals; paid from about $10/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01
Use it for
Teams already on GitHub who want a small change in behavior
Skip it if
Agentic multi-file work; that is a different category
What it is
The default choice if your code lives on GitHub: inline completion across VS Code, JetBrains, and Neovim, plus a chat mode that can read the repository. Less agentic than a dedicated AI IDE, which is exactly why some teams standardise on it — the change is small and the review burden stays familiar.
Pricing
Free tier for individuals; paid from about $10/mo
Who it suits
Completion and chat built into the editor most teams already use. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.