GitHub Copilot

Free Plan

GitHub / MicrosoftCoding

4.5(5,200)

AI coding assistant by GitHub and Microsoft. Works as a plugin across all major IDEs.

GitHub Copilot Overview

GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant based on OpenAI Codex. It installs as a plugin in VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, and other major IDEs. Copilot Chat enables conversational coding, and Copilot Workspace integrates with GitHub Actions to automate from issue to PR.

Key Features

Multi-IDE support

Copilot Chat

Code autocomplete

GitHub Actions integration

Copilot Workspace

Auto PR review

Security vulnerability detection

Multi-language support

Specifications

PriceFree / $10/mo (Individual) / $19/mo (Business)

Free Plan

API Support

Web Search

File Upload

Image Generation

Voice Support

Coding Support

Mobile App

Context WindowVaries by model

Recommended ForDevelopers, open source contributors, enterprises

Release Date2021-06-29

CompanyGitHub / Microsoft

FAQ

Which IDEs does GitHub Copilot support?+

Copilot works in VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.), Vim/Neovim, and Xcode — the broadest IDE coverage of any AI coding assistant.

Is there a free GitHub Copilot plan?+

Yes — since late 2024 there's a free tier with 2,000 monthly completions and limited Chat. Individual ($10/mo) adds unlimited completions. Students and open-source maintainers can apply for free access.

Who owns the copyright on Copilot-generated code?+

Per GitHub's Terms of Service, you own the output. GitHub provides a code referencing filter to flag when generated code closely resembles existing open-source code, so you can review relevant licenses.