GitHub Copilot — AI Coding, honestly priced.
The original AI pair programmer, built into VS Code and every major editor, backed by GitHub. A limited free tier arrived for everyone.
Category: AI Coding
Mix score: 8.7
Best for: In-editor assistance
GitHub Copilot: the numbers
| Entry price | Free tier · Pro $10/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Free tier with monthly limits · free for verified students |
| Mix score | 8.7 |
| Best for | In-editor assistance |
Prices and free-tier details were checked against the vendor’s own pages in October and November 2026 and can change; GitHub Copilot’s site is always the final word.
The verdict
Best value coding assistant at $10.
Deal worth taking
FREE FOR STUDENTS
Copilot Pro free for verified students
Verified students and open-source maintainers get Copilot Pro free; everyone else gets a limited free tier in VS Code. At $10/mo it's also the cheapest full coding assistant for everyone else.