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Best GitHub Copilot alternatives

Prefer something other than GitHub Copilot? These are the alternatives we rate most highly, with how they compare on price and strengths.

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Top GitHub Copilot alternatives

01
Cursor

An AI-native code editor (VS Code fork) whose parallel agents can rework a whole project in one pass — a default pick for daily development.

4.8FreeFull review →
02
Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

Formerly Windsurf - renamed Devin Desktop in 2026, Cognition's AI IDE and agent command center.

4.6FreeFull review →
03
Tabnine

Privacy-first AI code completion that can run on-prem or in your VPC.

4$9/moFull review →

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FAQ

What is the best alternative to GitHub Copilot?

Our top GitHub Copilot alternatives are Cursor, Windsurf (Devin Desktop), Tabnine.

Is there a free GitHub Copilot alternative?

Yes — several GitHub Copilot alternatives offer a free tier. Check each tool's pricing on its page.