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GitHub Copilot ×
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Comparator · Coding

Cline$9.99/mo (ClinePass)vsGitHub Copilot$10/mo (Copilot Pro)
Starting price$9.99/mo · $10/mo
Free tieryes · yes
Plans documented3 · 7
Platforms1 · 3
Comparison of Cline, GitHub Copilot
Cline
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Category Coding Coding
Main use cases
  • Understand and explain codebases
  • Refactor across many files
  • Automate tasks via CLI in scripts and CI
  • Run terminal commands during development
  • Embed an agent in your own product via SDK
  • Autocompleting code while typing
  • Explaining or refactoring existing code
  • Writing tests and documentation
  • Asking coding questions in chat
  • Working from the terminal with the GitHub CLI
Best for Individual developers, Teams wanting model choice, Enterprises needing SSO and audit logs Professional software developers, Students learning to code, Engineering teams using GitHub
Platforms Desktop Web, Desktop, Mobile
Pricing model Free Freemium
Pricing

Open Source: free for individual developers, pay only for AI inference (BYOK or Cline provider). Enterprise: contact sales.

US prices not confirmed Official pricing ↗

Free $0 (limited usage); Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo; Business $19/user/mo; Enterprise $39/user/mo. Free for verified students.

Checked Sep 30, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features
  • Multi-file edits with diffs and checkpoints
  • Terminal command execution
  • Plan and Act modes
  • Rules via .clinerules and Skills
  • MCP marketplace
  • Any model: Claude, GPT, Gemini, local, OpenAI-compatible
  • Inline code completions
  • Copilot Chat in supported editors
  • Support for many IDEs including VS Code, JetBrains and Xcode
  • Available on GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile and CLI
  • Choice of AI models on higher tiers
  • Business and Enterprise plans for organizations
Pros
  • Open source under Apache 2.0
  • Free for individual developers
  • Bring your own API keys
  • Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Free plan available
  • Works across a wide range of editors
  • Free access for verified students
  • Built into the GitHub platform
Limitations
  • You pay for model inference separately
  • Desktop app version listed as 0.0.41
  • JetBrains extension, SSO and team features need Enterprise
  • Enterprise pricing is contact-sales only
  • Free plan caps completions and chat usage
  • Usage beyond the plan allowance is metered via AI credits
  • Suggestions can be incorrect or insecure and need review
  • Requires a GitHub account
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Verified Oct 2, 2026

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Verified Sep 30, 2026