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At a Glance
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot
Star Rating
(181)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Windsurf
Windsurf
Star Rating
(25)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windsurf
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that GitHub Copilot excels in accuracy with a score of 8.6, while Codeium falls behind at 7.7. Reviewers mention that Copilot's suggestions are often more relevant and context-aware, making it a preferred choice for complex coding tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that GitHub Copilot has a more robust input processing capability, scoring 8.7 compared to Codeium's 7.8. Users say that Copilot effectively understands various programming languages and frameworks, leading to better code generation.
  • G2 users highlight the superior code quality from GitHub Copilot, which scored 8.8, while Codeium received a score of 8.0. Users report that Copilot's generated code is cleaner and more maintainable, which is crucial for long-term projects.
  • Users on G2 appreciate GitHub Copilot's comprehensive documentation, scoring 8.9, in contrast to Codeium's 7.5. Reviewers mention that the extensive resources available for Copilot make it easier for new users to get started and troubleshoot issues.
  • Reviewers mention that GitHub Copilot has a more active community, scoring 8.5, compared to Codeium's 7.2. Users report that the vibrant community around Copilot provides valuable insights and support, enhancing the overall user experience.
  • Users say that GitHub Copilot's update schedule, rated at 8.5, is more reliable than Codeium's 7.8. Reviewers mention that regular updates from Copilot introduce new features and improvements, keeping the tool aligned with the latest coding practices.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GitHub Copilot
No pricing available
Windsurf
No pricing available
Free Trial
GitHub Copilot
No trial information available
Windsurf
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
173
8.2
21
Ease of Use
9.0
174
8.7
23
Ease of Setup
9.1
67
9.5
19
Ease of Admin
8.8
28
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
157
8.1
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
29
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
173
9.5
22
Features by Category
8.4
145
7.3
14
Functionality
8.5
138
7.1
14
8.6
137
7.5
14
8.6
137
8.0
14
8.7
135
7.5
14
Support
8.4
131
6.5
12
8.5
130
7.1
12
8.8
133
7.1
13
Agentic AI - AI Code Generation
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
AI Coding AssistantsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.0
31
8.1
6
Functionality - AI Coding Assistants
7.8
26
8.9
6
7.9
25
8.3
6
7.4
25
7.5
6
Usability - AI Coding Assistants
7.9
25
8.1
6
8.7
25
8.6
6
7.8
25
7.5
6
8.2
24
8.1
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot
Windsurf
Windsurf
GitHub Copilot and Windsurf are categorized as AI Coding Assistants and AI Code Generation
Unique Categories
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot has no unique categories
Windsurf
Windsurf has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.7%
Windsurf
Windsurf
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.7%
Reviewers' Industry
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot
Computer Software
42.5%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Financial Services
4.6%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Telecommunications
2.3%
Other
28.2%
Windsurf
Windsurf
Computer Software
43.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Education Management
8.7%
Consulting
4.3%
Research
4.3%
Other
21.7%
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Discussions
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot Discussions
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Windsurf
Windsurf Discussions
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