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Claude Code ×

GitHub Copilot ×
Claude Code ×

Comparator · Coding

GitHub Copilot$10/mo (Copilot Pro)vs

Claude Code$20/mo (Pro)

Starting price$10/mo · $20/mo

Free tieryes · no

Plans documented7 · 5

Platforms3 · 2

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Comparison of GitHub Copilot, Claude Code
	GitHub Copilot Visit website for GitHub Copilot (opens in a new tab)	Claude Code Visit website for Claude Code (opens in a new tab)
Category	Coding	Coding
Main use cases	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	Building features across multiple files Fixing bugs Automating development tasks Exploring an unfamiliar codebase Running commands and tests from the terminal
Best for	Professional software developers, Students learning to code, Engineering teams using GitHub	Developers working in the terminal, Teams using Claude subscriptions or Console
Platforms	Web, Desktop, Mobile	Web, Desktop
Pricing model	Freemium	—
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 ↗	Claude Free $0 (no Claude Code); Pro $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front) or $20 billed monthly, includes Claude Code; Max from $100/mo (5x or 20x usage of Pro). Team/Enterprise listed separately. Console use billed by API token consumption. Checked Sep 29, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features	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	Terminal CLI with native installer and Homebrew/WinGet options VS Code and JetBrains extensions Desktop app and web access Integration with development tools Third-party provider support in CLI, VS Code and JetBrains Usage and cost tracking via /usage
Pros	Free plan available Works across a wide range of editors Free access for verified students Built into the GitHub platform	Available on several surfaces: terminal, IDE, desktop, web Included in Pro and Max subscription plans Native installs update automatically in the background Can also be used via Anthropic Console account
Limitations	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	Not included in the Free Claude plan Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Console account Console use is billed by API token consumption Subscription usage limits apply
Ratings	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet
Review status	Listed Verified Sep 30, 2026	Listed Verified Sep 29, 2026