GitHub Copilot

by GitHub (Microsoft)

Large Language Models
Proprietary
Verified
Model Size
Multiple models (GPT-4.1, GPT-5 mini, Claude, Gemini)
Release Date
Jan 2021

About

Free: 2,000 completions + 50 chats/month. Pro: $10/month (unlimited completions). Pro+: $39/month (1,500 premium requests). Business: $19/user/month. Enterprise: $39/user/month.

Primary Use Cases

  • Boilerplate code generation
  • Test writing
  • Code explanation and documentation
  • Refactoring assistance
  • API setup
  • Debugging
  • Commit message generation

Strengths

  • Pioneer in AI coding
  • Extensive IDE integration
  • Multi-model access
  • Enterprise-grade features
  • Strong GitHub ecosystem
  • Free tier available

Limitations

  • Requires human oversight for complex logic
  • Can suggest outdated patterns
  • Subscription costs add up
  • Limited customization
  • Privacy concerns for some users