GitHub Copilot
The autocomplete that started it all. Solid in VS Code. Good, but no longer the best.
The honest take.
The autocomplete that started it all. Solid in VS Code. Good, but no longer the best.
Who it's for.
Our verdict.
Searching for "github.com" on both sources. Domain-based search avoids false matches like "linear regression" or "racing stripe". Click either card to see the actual stories.
Why this ranks where it does
Best Score = 30% Stack Score + 70% Category Fit. Methodology →
Why it ranks here: Native to every editor that matters and the cheapest serious option ($10/mo). Single-file context only by default; repo-wide reasoning is weak compared to Cursor or Windsurf. Wins on reliability and velocity for routine inline completions.
See per-factor breakdown
- Workflow integrationw15 10/10
- Speedw10 9/10
- Pricing valuew10 9/10
- Reliabilityw5 9/10
- Code qualityw25 8/10
- Context awarenessw20 6/10
- Debuggingw15 6/10
Real pricing
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Free Free
50 chat messages/mo, 2k completions/mo
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Pro $10/month
Unlimited chat + completions, premium models. $100 annual.
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Pro+ $39/month
30x premium model usage, all frontier models
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Business $19/seat/month
Org-level controls, IP indemnity, audit logs
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GitHub Copilot is solid. The autocomplete that started it all. Solid in VS Code. Good, but no longer the best.
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