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GitHub Copilot

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GitHub Copilot is the GitHub-native coding assistant: completions, chat, agent mode, and PR coding agents across many IDEs.

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What it does

  • 01Completions
  • 02Copilot Chat
  • 03Agent mode
  • 04Coding agent (PRs)
  • 05GitHub AI Credits
  • 06Enterprise SSO / policy
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Who it's for

Enterprise and GitHub-centric teams; the largest install base in the category.

PRICING

Pricing

Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39; Max $100; Business $19/seat; Enterprise $39/seat. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Plans are metered in GitHub AI Credits (Pro 1,000 / Pro+ 3,900 / Max 10,000 per month); premium models draw from that pool.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is the GitHub-native coding assistant: completions, chat, agent mode, and PR coding agents across many IDEs.

Who is GitHub Copilot for?

Enterprise and GitHub-centric teams; the largest install base in the category.

How much does GitHub Copilot cost?

Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39; Max $100; Business $19/seat; Enterprise $39/seat. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does GitHub Copilot run locally or in the cloud?

GitHub Copilot runs in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are an editor/IDE surface, an API or protocol.

What are alternatives to GitHub Copilot?

Other IDE extension entries in the catalog: Cline, Amazon Q Developer, Gemini Code Assist, Sourcegraph Cody, Augment Code, Continue, Roo Code, Kilo Code, Junie. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the IDE extensions & copilots category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting GitHub Copilot?

Plans are metered in GitHub AI Credits (Pro 1,000 / Pro+ 3,900 / Max 10,000 per month); premium models draw from that pool.