Best GitHub Copilot alternatives

12 tools

GitHub Copilot is one of the better-known Coding tools, but it is not the only option, and it is not the right fit for every team, budget or workflow. This page collects 12 alternatives that solve the same problem from a different angle, starting with Windsurf, Cursor and ChatGPT.

Each alternative shares at least one tag with GitHub Copilot and lives in the same Coding category, so the comparison is apples to apples. Open a card to see the pricing type, the platforms it runs on and a short honest description, then follow the link to the official website to try it yourself.

We keep this list current as new Coding tools are approved, so it reflects the market in 2026.

Windsurf
Freemium
Agentic IDE with Cascade flows
Coding
Cursor
Freemium
The AI code editor
Coding
ChatGPT
FeaturedFreemium
The conversational AI assistant from OpenAI
Chatbots
Replit
Freemium
Build and deploy apps from your browser with Replit Agent
Coding
Claude
FeaturedFreemium
Anthropic's AI assistant for thoughtful, long-context work
Chatbots
Amazon Q Developer
Freemium
AWS-native coding assistant with agents
Coding
ElevenLabs
FeaturedFreemium
Ultra-realistic text to speech and voice cloning
Audio
Zapier
Freemium
Automate workflows with AI agents and 7,000+ apps
Productivity
Claude Code
Paid
Agentic coding in your terminal
Coding
Bolt
Freemium
Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack apps in the browser
Coding
Grammarly
FeaturedFreemium
AI writing assistant for grammar, tone, and clarity
Writing
Gemini
Freemium
Google's multimodal AI assistant
Chatbots

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to GitHub Copilot?: Look for the Free or Freemium badge on the cards below — those tools can be used without paying, at least on an entry plan.

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