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GitHub Copilot

by GitHub

GitHub's AI pair programmer and coding agent that works from issues to pull requests.

Closed sourceFree optionCoding agents

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Strengths
  • Free tier and low-cost Pro
  • Native to GitHub issues and pull requests
  • Unlimited code completions on paid plans
Weaknesses
  • Agent and chat usage is metered in AI credits
  • Best experience assumes GitHub hosting
  • Not open source
Best forTeams already on GitHub who want agents that open pull requests
Not forTeams on other code hosts
PricingFree; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo; Business $19/user; Enterprise $39/user (AI credits, $0.01 per extra credit)
Open sourceNo (Proprietary)
CategoryCoding agents
Verified2026-10-14

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