GitHub Copilot (GitHub / Microsoft)
Last checked 2026-10-15
Coding assistant with IDE agent mode and a cloud agent that works in GitHub Actions on issues, branches and pull requests.
Capabilities
Sources: docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/about-cloud-agent · github.com/features/copilot/plans
Free or paid, in plain words
Free plan: yes. 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests a month; agent mode and CLI. Paid: the lowest price we could verify on the official pricing page is $10/month (other plans may exist).
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Key limits & features | For | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests; agent mode and CLI | Individual developers | github.com/features/copilot/plans | 2026-10-15 |
| Pro | $10/mo | $10 base credits + $5 flex; cloud agent; code review; unlimited completions | Individuals, students, OSS | github.com/features/copilot/plans | 2026-10-15 |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | $39 base + $31 flex credits | Heavier individual use | github.com/features/copilot/plans | 2026-10-15 |
| Max | $100/mo | $100/month in GitHub AI Credits | Sustained agent workflows | github.com/features/copilot/plans | 2026-10-15 |
| Business / Enterprise | See official site | License & policy management, IP indemnity — see official site | Organizations | github.com/features/copilot/plans | 2026-10-15 |
Rubric score
80/100 — Based on published features, pricing and documentation, checked 2026-10-15. No hands-on testing. See methodology.
| Capability breadth | Agentic / automation ability | Ecosystem & integrations | Privacy & business readiness | Value for money | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Tasks it's listed for (15)
- Explain unfamiliar code Beginner
- Write unit tests Intermediate
- Fix a failing build Advanced
- Refactor across files Advanced
- Automated PR review Intermediate
- Issue to pull request Advanced
- Generate a regex or SQL query Beginner
- Write a shell/PowerShell script Beginner
- Explain logs and errors Beginner
- Infrastructure-as-code changes Advanced
- CI pipeline setup Intermediate
- Write analysis code Intermediate
- MCP tool integration Advanced
- Review code for vulnerabilities Intermediate
- Prototype to working app Advanced