GitHub Copilot
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
We have verified GitHub Copilot as a AI Coding Assistants product, but not enough of its specification is confirmed yet for a scored verdict.
Our Take
We list GitHub Copilot in AI Coding Assistants and are still verifying its feature set, pricing and platform coverage before publishing a full analysis. GitHub Copilot is available for free to users with a GitHub account. However, for teams with more than 10 users, GitHub offers a paid subscription that includes additional features and support.
Best For
- Small teams starting without a budget line
- Workflows built around AI-powered code completion and Support for multiple programming languages
Consider Alternatives If
- Procurement processes that require published SOC 2 or ISO 27001 evidence
- Stacks that depend on a documented public API
- Teams that work primarily from a phone
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool designed to assist developers in writing code more efficiently. It uses machine learning to understand the context of your code and provide suggestions for completing lines of code. Copilot supports multiple programming languages and is available for use within the GitHub IDE. It can help reduce the time developers spend writing code and potentially improve code quality. However, its effectiveness can vary based on the complexity of the code and the quality of the existing codebase.
Ease of Use
Platform coverage for GitHub Copilot is not documented by the vendor, so confirm deployment options directly before rollout.
Key Strengths
- Covers AI-powered code completion, Support for multiple programming languages, Integration with GitHub IDE
Limitations to Consider
- No security certifications published on the vendor site
- No public API documented
- Support channels are not documented publicly
- No verified user ratings collected on this site yet
Pricing Analysis
GitHub Copilot is available for free to users with a GitHub account. However, for teams with more than 10 users, GitHub offers a paid subscription that includes additional features and support.
Final Thoughts
We publish what is verified about GitHub Copilot and update the page as the vendor confirms more of its specification.
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Popular Integrations
GitHub Copilot works seamlessly with these popular tools to enhance your workflow.
Note: Integration availability may vary based on your subscription plan. Visit the official GitHub Copilot website or check our individual product pages for the most up-to-date integration information.
About GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool designed to assist developers in writing code more efficiently.
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | GitHub Copilot |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
GitHub Copilot is available for free to users with a GitHub account. However, for teams with more than 10 users, GitHub offers a paid subscription that includes additional features and support.
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- Not specified
- Native Integrations
- GitHubVisual Studio Code
- Marketplace
- Not specified
- Zapier
- No
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- Not specified
- Encryption
- Not specified
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Uptime SLA
- Not specified
User Management
- Custom Profiles
- Not specified
- SSO Providers
- Not specified
- Data Encryption
- SSL/TLSAES-256 at rest
- MFA Supported
- No
Customization
- Custom Objects
- Not specified
- Custom Fields
- No
- Custom Workflows
- No
- Custom Reports
- No
- Custom Branding
- No
- Coding Capability
- Not specified
Mobile
- Mobile App
- No
- Platforms
- Not specified
- Mobile Pricing
- Not specified
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Cloud
- Browsers
- Not specified
- Data Centers
- Not specified
- Languages
- Not specified
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- Not specified
- License Mix
- Yes
- Trial Days
- Not specified
- Currency
- Not specified
Support
- Channels
- GitHub IssuesGitHub Discussions
- Hours
- Not specified
- Dedicated Manager
- No
- Training
- Yes