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GitHub Copilot
AI coding assistant integrated with GitHub, VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and code review workflows.
Best default coding assistant for GitHub-centered engineering teams that want familiar admin and editor coverage.
Pricing
Free usage is available; paid Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise tiers add more usage and controls.
- Free plan
- Available
- Starting price
- Free; Pro from $10/user/month
Pricing checked 2026-06-27
Privacy and security
Risk: MediumGood candidate for teams already governed through GitHub, but code and org policy review is still required.
- Confirm plan-level controls, data handling, and policy settings before organization-wide rollout.
- Require normal tests and review for AI-assisted code.
Security notes checked 2026-06-27
Best for
- Code completion
- Agent mode
- Pull request support
Not good for
- Non-GitHub teams
- Teams without code review standards for AI-generated changes
Alternatives
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- Claude
Workflow fit
- Coding
- Code review
- Developer onboarding
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Last updated 2026-06-27
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