Top Free Alternatives to GitHub Copilot
Stop paying expensive subscriptions for AI tools. Discover the best free and open-source replacements for GitHub Copilot.
Why switch from GitHub Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is a paid subscription that scans your private code and sends it to external servers. Open-source coding assistants let you run localized models directly in VS Code, protecting your intellectual property.
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Free / Open Source
The open-source AI code assistant. Easily connect any LLM inside VS Code and JetBrains.
Key Features
- Autocomplete code suggestions
- Inline chat editor
- Context fetching (reference files/docs)
- Slash commands
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly into VS Code
- + Allows you to choose your LLM (from Ollama to Claude)
- + Great developer documentation
Cons
- - Setup is manual compared to the click-and-go experience of Copilot
- - Autocomplete speed depends heavily on your local computer's speed or API latency