GitHub Copilot
GitHub's AI coding agent from issue to pull request
Overview
GitHub Copilot helps at every step from an open issue to reviewing and merging a pull request. It works in your editor, in the terminal, on the desktop and on GitHub, and you can direct agents, connect tools through MCP and pick different models.
Key features
- Code completion and chat in the IDE
- Coding agent that opens pull requests
- Code review
- CLI and MCP support
Use cases
- Writing code faster
- Fixing issues automatically
- Reviewing pull requests
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- $10/month (Pro)
Prices and plans change often. Confirm current pricing on github.com before you buy. Last checked October 22, 2026.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan available to get started
- API or developer access for integrations
- Available on macOS, Windows, Linux
Cons
- Advanced features and higher limits need a paid plan
- Premium models draw on a monthly AI-credit allowance; extra usage costs more
Pros and cons are based only on the facts in this listing (pricing model, platforms and features), not on hands-on scores.
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