GitHub Copilot

Freemium

GitHub's AI coding agent and agentic tools for the editor, the terminal and GitHub itself.

Great for beginnersEditor-based

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Use case

AI coding agents

Pricing tier

Freemium

Pricing note

Pricing page lists a Free plan with limited chat and agent usage, plus paid plans.

Skill level*

Beginner

Added

2026-10-15

Sources checked

github.com/features/copilot/plans

* Skill level and vibe badges are our own editorial labels. Pricing and plans change often; always confirm on the official site. Last checked 2026-10-15.

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