GitHub Copilot
by GitHub (Microsoft) · San Francisco, USA · Founded 2008
AI pair programmer and coding agent inside GitHub
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
GitHub Copilot covers inline completions, chat and agent mode in the editor and a cloud coding agent that works through GitHub issues on paid plans. Usage is now metered in GitHub AI Credits, where one credit equals one cent, and the Pro plan does not include delegating tasks to third-party agents such as Claude or Codex. Teams that live in GitHub get the tightest fit, while heavy agent users need to watch their credit balance.
Our verdict
The safest default for GitHub-centred teams, with a genuinely useful free plan. Heavier agent users should model credit consumption before committing.
Best for
Teams already on GitHub that want an assistant tied to issues, pull requests and the editor.
Avoid if
You want a single flat price with unlimited agent usage.
Pros
- Deep integration with GitHub issues, PRs and repos
- Free plan plus a low $10 entry paid tier
- Cloud coding agent included from Pro
Cons
- Credit-based usage can run out under heavy agent use
- Free plan has no cloud coding agent
- Third-party agent delegation needs Pro+ or Max
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
There is a Free plan, Pro at $10 per month, Pro+ at $39 and Max at $100. Each paid plan includes AI Credits, with one credit worth $0.01.
Is there a free GitHub Copilot plan?
Yes. Free includes 2,000 inline suggestions a month plus limited chat and agent usage. It does not include the cloud coding agent.
Can Copilot hand tasks to other agents?
Delegating to third-party agents such as Claude or OpenAI Codex is included on Pro+ and Max, not on Pro.