Alternatives to GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is solid, but it's not the right fit for everyone. Here's what we'd reach for instead.

Our picks

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The AI-native code editor that put VS Code into autocomplete-on-steroids mode.

Core 80/20

Freemium · from $20/mo

Windsurf

AI-native editor with cascade reasoning for multi-step coding tasks across your entire repo.

Situational

Freemium · from $15/mo

Also commonly considered

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Want the full breakdown? Read the GitHub Copilot review first — knowing what GitHub Copilot actually gets right tells you what to look for in a replacement.

Our picks

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Windsurf

Also commonly considered

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