GitHub Copilot
Microsoft and GitHub's coding AI — built into your IDE.
Visit GitHub Copilot Free for students, $10/mo individual
What is GitHub Copilot?
The original AI coding assistant. Now powered by GPT-5 and Claude. Strong autocomplete and chat, available in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, and more.
Key features
- Autocomplete in 30+ languages
- Copilot Chat with GPT-5 and Claude
- Pull request reviews
- Free for verified students and open-source maintainers
- Works in every major IDE
Pros
- Free for students and OSS maintainers
- Tight GitHub integration
- Works everywhere you already code
- Mature, stable product
Cons
- Less aggressive than Cursor for multi-file edits
- Tab completion is good but not best-in-class
Best for
StudentsOpen-source maintainersTeams already on GitHub
