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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

11 months

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GitHub Copilot Demo - Function completion by name
In this example, GitHub Copilot fetches the ticker symbols of the S&P 500. A user can type the function name get_sp500_tickers as a prompt to generate a complete implementation. Note, however, that code generated by GitHub Copilot is not always entirely correct. Here, the way it’s written, ev...
GitHub Copilot Demo - Converts comments to code
GitHub Copilot is as good at writing natural language as it is at writing code, so in fact it can complete your comments for you.It can complete an explanation, and then, line by line, allow the user to tab through the code that does what was prompted in English.
GitHub Copilot Demo - Create unit tests
GitHub Copilot can take some of the drudgery out of writing unit tests. Here’s an implementation of a function that computes the Greatest Common Divisor, so let’s test it. To do so, a user can import the unit test package, and then start writing a class just by hitting the c key. From then on, it...
GitHub Copilot Demo - Adapt to your coding style
A common problem with code generation tools is that they try to impose an unfamiliar style on you, and the suggestions reflect the preferences of its creators, not your own. GitHub Copilot imitates the style of your own code. In the examples below, it follows the convention of putting an opening ...
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GitHub Copilot Reviews (265)

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Users consistently praise GitHub Copilot for its ability to provide context-aware suggestions that significantly boost productivity during coding tasks. Many appreciate how it seamlessly integrates into their IDE, allowing for quick code generation and reducing repetitive work. However, some users note that the suggestions can occasionally be inaccurate, particularly with complex logic, necessitating careful review.

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Ganesh W.
GW
Senior Associate
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Massive Productivity Boost with Smart Code Completions"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot has significantly improved my coding productivity. It suggests intelligent code completions and entire functions that often match what I was planning to write. Copilot excels at routine tasks like boilerplate setup, loops, and standard patterns, which saves me a lot of time and helps me focus on the more complex parts of development. It’s like having a second pair of hands in my editor — especially useful for jumpstarting new files or unfamiliar APIs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Context awareness: Sometimes suggestions don’t fully understand the bigger picture of the current project or custom business logic, leading to irrelevant code.

Accuracy in complex logic: For advanced architecture or deeply specific requirements, suggestions can miss the mark and require careful editing.

Security awareness: Occasionally suggests patterns that might not follow best security practices, so you must Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sutthiphong C.
SC
Front-End Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Generous Model Limits and Multi-Provider Choice Make It Highly Cost-Effective"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

It has generous limits for models, and they still don't use token like most of others IDEs, so it makes it most cost effective solution.

In terms of harness it works pretty well and models execute commands correctly.

And compare to Claude code or Codex you can choose between different providers, not just one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Sometimes it feels like working a bit slow (maybe heavy load or something), but overall I'm satisfied with the experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kristy D.
KD
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"GitHub Copilot: A Developer's Best Companion"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

I use GitHub Copilot to help me code, and it reviews my code during PRs. I like how it goes straight into solving my problems and understands what I'm asking. It gives me more than one answer, allowing me to decide what's best for my application. The initial setup was super easy; I just had to link my proxy and log in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Sometimes I feel like GPT isn't as effective as Claude, so maybe allow all the AI Agents to be equally knowledgeable. I think it might be better if it doesn't just suggest downloading plugins and instead explains things before doing them. Sometimes it just goes straight into asking to download instead of explaining why this solution might be best for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Github Copilot—Easy to Use in VS Code"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

There are lots of models, but honestly the best thing for us has been the quotas. On our enterprise plan, we’ve only hit the quota and been put in a timeout once. We also really enjoy the breadth of models available, how easy it is to use in VS Code, and the amount of quota we receive as well—it’s been great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

I think the flexibility of the models is really hard to get a handle on. For example, things like tool calling and enabling web search are pretty hidden behind the Co-Pilot interface. Another example is the 1m context token with the Claude models: you really can’t make many changes or decisions around that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roshish S.
RS
Mid-Level Flutter Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Coding Partner That Boosts Productivity"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

I love using GitHub Copilot for software development because it helps me immensely when writing code. It learns my patterns and provides inline autocompletion, suggesting code exactly how I would write it, like it can read my mind. This feature is really helpful in resolving confusion about syntax and it saves me a ton of time by preventing the need to write boilerplate code repeatedly. I also appreciate that it can write the logic for me when I'm stuck, and sometimes I can code an entire feature just by pressing Tab. The initial setup was super easy and took less than 10 minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

The pricing was a little expensive, but the value was worth it. If it could be like 25-50% cheaper, it would be a bang for the buck and would make everyone buy it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SA
Senior Engineer - Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Outstanding Experience from Start to Finish"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot proves to be an amazing tool for coding activities of every day. The implementation is pretty straightforward, and it does not demand a complicated setup. The development environment's integration is significantly seamless and fast. Moreover, it provides handy code suggestions, eliminates duplication of work, and the like. In effect, it turns coding into an easier, quicker, and more pleasant experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

One aspect of GitHub Copilot that I am not really fond of is its occasional provision of incorrect or partial code recommendations. It might be the case that it does not perfectly grasp the project environment and thus comes up with non-optimal solutions. I continue to be in a situation where I have to meticulously review and test the code, which means more effort on my side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nilay L.
NL
Freelancer Fulltime
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast Responses and Great IDE Integrations for Python , Next.js and flutter"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

integration support for many of the popular IDE and speed of response. additionally Ui is easy to navigate and user friendly plus the AI models it provides in the price range is awesome and very affordable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

setting up the permission for agent mode is somehow complex for new user to understand. sometime copying or rerunning same query is but of a hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abdullah H.
AH
Medical Lead & Founder
Medical Practice
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Basic AI Tool with Limited Coding Assistance"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

I really like that GitHub Copilot was the first to launch something like this, making a big step in integrating AI into coding. Its easy integration with Visual Studio and many other things is something I appreciate. I enjoyed asking questions in natural language and it answering through AI, which was impressive to see from a non-technical background. The initial setup was also really easy, just like a tab where you register and pay annual payments, making it simple to have and install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

I find the quality of the generated codes by GitHub Copilot to be really disastrous and not effective or efficient. I didn't like the quality of the codes they are generating and it was really an awful experience. I would advise them to use the latest AI models. The coding lines written by them are not effective, and when I used another provider with the same prompt, the effectiveness was clearly distinct. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SG
UI/UX support engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A Trusted Coding Buddy That Helps Me Get Things Running Fast"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

It’s like a trusted coding buddy who helps me get things up and running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

If I’m talking about its VS Code extensions, the history tracking could be more user-friendly. For example, if I need to open the history for a specific date, I still have to figure out how to find it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Smart & context‑aware suggestions"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

Copilot shows suggestions directly inside your IDE as you type, so you don’t have to switch between tabs or tools. It can propose complete lines or even entire functions, which can make it faster to write boilerplate or other repetitive code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Copilot can suggest code that accidentally copies patterns from public repositories, raising questions about licensing, privacy, and even security‑practice gaps. It also doesn’t inherently know your organization’s security policies, so generated snippets may need extra scrutiny. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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