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Gemini Code AssistGoogle · ide-extensionvsGitHub CopilotGitHub · ide-extension

The two big per-seat coding assistants. GitHub Copilot has the largest install base — completions, chat, agent mode, and PR coding agents across many IDEs. Gemini Code Assist is Google's per-seat answer for IDEs and Google Cloud workflows, sold only as Standard and Enterprise since the free individual tier ended in June 2026.

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Spec diff

Gemini Code AssistGitHub Copilot
vendorGoogleGitHub
categoryide-extensionide-extension
interfaceseditoreditor · api
hostingcloudcloud
pricingExisting contracts only; no new Standard or Enterprise subscriptions since October 9, 2026 (checked October 23, 2026)Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39; Max $100; Business $19/seat; Enterprise $39/seat
statusactive — cautionactively maintained

Pick which

pick Gemini Code Assist if

Your org runs on Google Cloud and wants per-seat licences with admin controls.

pick GitHub Copilot if

You want the broadest IDE coverage and the largest install base, especially GitHub-centric teams.

watch out

Gemini Code Assist's free individual tier stopped serving June 18, 2026 — individuals are pointed at Antigravity instead. Copilot meters premium models via monthly AI Credits, so list price understates heavy use.

Feature notes

  • Gemini Code Assist
  • 01Code completions
  • 02Chat
  • 03Agent mode
  • 04Google Cloud integration
  • 05Existing Standard / Enterprise deployments
  • GitHub Copilot
  • 01Completions
  • 02Copilot Chat
  • 03Agent mode
  • 04Coding agent (PRs)
  • 05GitHub AI Credits
  • 06Enterprise SSO / policy

Frequently asked

Gemini Code Assist or GitHub Copilot — which should I pick?

The two big per-seat coding assistants. GitHub Copilot has the largest install base — completions, chat, agent mode, and PR coding agents across many IDEs. Gemini Code Assist is Google's per-seat answer for IDEs and Google Cloud workflows, sold only as Standard and Enterprise since the free individual tier ended in June 2026. Pick Gemini Code Assist if: Your org runs on Google Cloud and wants per-seat licences with admin controls. Pick GitHub Copilot if: You want the broadest IDE coverage and the largest install base, especially GitHub-centric teams.

Is Gemini Code Assist or GitHub Copilot cheaper?

Gemini Code Assist: Existing contracts only; no new Standard or Enterprise subscriptions since October 9, 2026 (checked October 23, 2026). GitHub Copilot: Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39; Max $100; Business $19/seat; Enterprise $39/seat. These records are refreshed separately. Confirm current usage allowances and seat terms with each vendor.

Does Gemini Code Assist or GitHub Copilot run locally?

Gemini Code Assist hosting: cloud. GitHub Copilot hosting: cloud. Interfaces differ too: Gemini Code Assist exposes editor, GitHub Copilot exposes editor/api.

Are Gemini Code Assist and GitHub Copilot still maintained?

Gemini Code Assist: active — caution. GitHub Copilot: actively maintained. These are recorded catalog statuses, not a live availability check. Review each product’s official documentation and the catalog changelog.

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