GitHub Copilot vs Microsoft Copilot

Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.

Our Pick

GitHub Copilot

A
8.3/10

AI code assistant that lives in your editor -- autocomplete on steroids

Microsoft Copilot

B
7.5/10

Microsoft's answer to ChatGPT -- free GPT-4 access with Bing search built in, but it feels like a corporate product

CategoryGitHub CopilotMicrosoft Copilot
Ease of Use9.08.0
Output Quality8.07.0
Value8.08.0
Features8.07.0
Overall8.37.5

Pricing Comparison

FeatureGitHub CopilotMicrosoft Copilot
Free TierYesYes
Starting Price$0$0

Choose GitHub Copilot if...

Any developer who wants productivity gains without changing their workflow. It works in your existing editor and the inline suggestions are the best in the business.

Visit GitHub Copilot

Choose Microsoft Copilot if...

Users already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem who want free GPT-4 access with web search built in.

Visit Microsoft Copilot