GitHub Copilot

#5 Coding

by GitHub / Microsoft · Best for GitHub-native teams

GitHub Copilot now ships a coding agent: assign it a GitHub issue and it opens a draft pull request, iterating in Actions-powered environments until checks pass. Combined with editor completions and chat, it is the most deeply GitHub-integrated agent. Paid plans start at $10/month with a limited free tier.

Visit GitHub Copilot ↗Last verified June 10, 2026

Pricing

$10/mo

Free tier; Pro $10/mo, Business $19/seat; moved to usage-based billing (June 1, 2026) with monthly AI Credits plus pay-per-token overage

Free tier: Yes · Open source: No

Strengths

+ Native issue-to-PR workflow inside GitHub
+ Lowest entry price among major agents
+ Enterprise controls and IP indemnity

Limitations

− Agent autonomy trails Claude Code and Devin
− Best experience requires the GitHub ecosystem

Best for

Teams already on GitHubIssue-driven workflowsEnterprises needing compliance

Alternatives to GitHub Copilot

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