AI coding assistant that suggests code completions and entire functions in real-time within your editor.
Pros
- + Seamless IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim)
- + Fast inline completions
- + Copilot Chat for explanations
- + Enterprise features for teams
- + Backed by GitHub/Microsoft
Cons
- - $10-19/mo subscription
- - Can suggest copyrighted code
- - Less capable at multi-file edits than Cursor
- - Chat is less powerful than dedicated AI tools
- - Privacy concerns with code telemetry
Best For
Inline code completion while typingWriting boilerplate codeUnit test generationCode documentationLearning unfamiliar APIs
FAQ
Is GitHub Copilot worth it?
For professional developers writing code daily, the time savings typically justify the $10-19/mo cost. It excels at boilerplate, tests, and repetitive patterns.
Does Copilot steal code?
Copilot was trained on public GitHub repositories. It can sometimes suggest code similar to training data. GitHub offers an IP indemnity for business/enterprise users.