GitHub Copilot is the most widely used AI coding assistant. It works inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio and Xcode, with code completions, chat, an agent mode and AI code review on GitHub.
What we like
- Works in all major IDEs
- $10 Pro plan is excellent value
- Deep GitHub integration
Watch out for
- Premium-model requests are metered
- Less “AI-native” than Cursor
Key facts
| Category | AI coding |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: limited completions and chat |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $10/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $8.33/mo |
| Top plan | Pro+: $39/mo |
| Seats | Individual; Business/Enterprise per user |
| Trial / refund | Free tier; trials on paid plans |
| Platforms | VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, Xcode, GitHub, CLI |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
GitHub Copilot plans & pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Cost per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | - | $0 | Limited completions and chat |
| Pro | $10 | $8.33 save 17% | $99.96 | Unlimited completions, premium requests |
| Pro+ | $39 | $32.50 save 17% | $390 | More premium requests, top models |
| Business | $19 | monthly only | $228 | Per user |
| Enterprise | $39 | monthly only | $468 | Per user |
List prices for one user, checked Oct 9, 2026. Taxes extra; per-user plans multiply by seats. Vendors change plans often: confirm on GitHub Copilot’s pricing page. Add it to the stack cost calculator →
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Plans
- Free: limited completions and chat.
- Pro ($10/mo, about $8.33 yearly): unlimited completions and more premium-model requests.
- Pro+ ($39/mo): more premium requests and top models.
- Business ($19/user) and Enterprise ($39/user): admin, policy and IP controls.
Copilot vs Cursor
Copilot fits into your existing editor; Cursor is a whole editor built around AI agents. See Cursor vs GitHub Copilot.
Frequently asked questions
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There’s a free tier with limits; Pro costs $10 a month.
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