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GitHub Copilot

AI code completion — write code twice as fast

Autocomplete code, explain functions, and generate entire files — right inside your code editor.

Best for developers$10/mo flat
4.6
Best for developers
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Starts at $10/mo

Why use GitHub Copilot?

  • Autocompletes entire functions as you type
  • Explains complex code in plain English
  • Generates boilerplate and repetitive code instantly
  • Supports all major programming languages
  • Used by 1M+ developers daily

What you can do with GitHub Copilot

Everything you can accomplish — starting today.

⌨️Autocomplete code as you type
🧪Generate unit tests automatically
🔍Explain and document existing code
🔧Refactor and improve code quality
🐛Spot and fix bugs faster
📚Generate boilerplate from scratch

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Best code completion tool available
  • Works inside VS Code and major IDEs
  • Supports 20+ programming languages
  • Explains code in plain English
  • Flat $10/mo — predictable pricing

Worth knowing

  • No free plan (free trial only)
  • Only useful if you already code
  • Occasionally suggests incorrect code

Who is GitHub Copilot best for?

DevelopersSoftware engineersCS studentsFreelancersTech founders

Pricing

Pick what fits your budget.

Free trial

$0

30-day trial · no credit card

Most popular

Individual

$10 / mo

Full access · all languages · all features

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Business

$19 / user / mo

Organisation-wide policies and security

How GitHub Copilot compares

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  • Works inside your IDE as you code
  • Faster in-context completions
  • Built for coding workflows
  • Also explains and writes code
  • More versatile for non-coding tasks
  • Free plan available

Quick pick:Use Copilot inside your editor for daily coding. Use ChatGPT for architecture discussions and code explanation.

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How to get started with GitHub Copilot

Takes less than 5 minutes.

  1. 1

    Go to github.com/features/copilot and start your free trial

  2. 2

    Install the GitHub Copilot extension in VS Code or your IDE

  3. 3

    Start typing code — Copilot autocompletes in grey text

  4. 4

    Press Tab to accept suggestions or keep typing to dismiss

Start now — it's free

Takes less than 2 minutes to set up

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