--- title: GitHub Copilot Reviews meta\_title: 'GitHub Copilot Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 390 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how GitHub Copilot works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 390 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-11' parent\_category: name: Generative AI url: https://www.g2.com/categories/generative-ai --- # GitHub Copilot Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by GitHub Copilot but has limited features. Are you part of the GitHub Copilot team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! GitHub Copilot helps more than 1 million developers and over 20,000 businesses push what’s possible in software development. Based on powerful LLMs, including OpenAI’s GPT models, this AI pair programmer helps developers write code faster and with less work by drawing context from comments and code to suggest individual lines and whole functions instantly. All languages are supported, however the more common a language, the better represented it will be in the training data and the more robust suggestions will be. * * * Seller [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/sellers/github) Discussions [GitHub Copilot Community](https://www.g2.com/products/github-copilot/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Andrew Fox Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 10 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/github-copilot/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Tabnine](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tabnine") Tabnine 4.1/5(62) ](https://www.g2.com/products/tabnine/reviews) [ ![Gemini](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gemini") Gemini 4.4/5(513) ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-gemini/reviews) [ ![ChatGPT](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ChatGPT") ChatGPT 4.6/5(2,847) ](https://www.g2.com/products/chatgpt/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/github-copilot/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 390 real user reviews. 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PM Puneet M. Data Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/10/2026 "GitHub Copilot Boosts My Daily Development Workflow" 4/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? I use GitHub Copilot every day in Visual Studio Code while developing JavaScript, SAPUI5, SQL, and Python applications. The inline code suggestions help me complete repetitive functions, formatter methods, SQL queries, API calls, and boilerplate code much faster than writing everything manually. For example, when creating CRUD operations or utility functions, Copilot often generates a solid first draft that only needs minor adjustments. Copilot Chat has become one of the features I use most. It helps me understand unfamiliar code, troubleshoot errors, explain complex logic, and generate sample implementations without leaving my IDE. This has reduced the amount of time I spend searching through documentation or online forums. The integration with Visual Studio Code is seamless, the interface is intuitive, and suggestions typically appear almost instantly, keeping my development workflow uninterrupted. Getting started was straightforward and required only a few minutes of setup. While the subscription cost is something to consider, the productivity gains, faster development, and reduced time spent on repetitive coding make it a worthwhile investment for my daily work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? GitHub Copilot is a valuable productivity tool, but I always review its suggestions before using them. For straightforward tasks it performs well, but for complex business logic or large codebases it can sometimes generate code that doesn't fully align with the project's coding standards, architecture, or naming conventions. It may also lose context across multiple files, leading to repetitive or overly generic implementations that require manual refinement. Copilot Chat is useful for explanations and troubleshooting, but I occasionally encounter examples that are outdated or not fully aligned with the latest versions of certain libraries or frameworks. Because of this, I still verify important recommendations against official documentation and test the generated code before committing it. I would like to see better awareness of the entire project structure, more accurate framework- and version-specific suggestions, and improved handling of large, multi-file projects. These improvements would make GitHub Copilot even more reliable for professional software development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? Before using GitHub Copilot, I spent a considerable amount of time searching documentation, Stack Overflow, and other resources for syntax, code examples, and boilerplate implementations. With Copilot integrated into my IDE, I can generate a solid first draft of code without interrupting my workflow, allowing me to spend more time solving business problems instead of writing repetitive code. I regularly use it to generate SQL queries, utility functions, API integrations, unit test templates, data transformation logic, and code comments. Copilot Chat also makes it easier to understand unfamiliar libraries, troubleshoot errors, and explore alternative approaches without leaving the editor. Overall, GitHub Copilot has improved my development workflow by reducing time spent on routine coding tasks, increasing productivity, and helping me deliver features more efficiently. I still review, test, and refine all generated code before using it in production, but it consistently saves time during day-to-day development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/3/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Jai Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jai Y.") JY Jai Y. Software Developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/28/2026 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Boosts Coding Productivity, Needs Better Context for Free Users" 3.5/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? I use GitHub Copilot to assist with coding by generating code suggestions, completing repetitive code, and helping me write functions faster. It improves my productivity and speeds up software development while reducing the time spent on routine tasks. What I like most about GitHub Copilot is the Agent mode. It can understand the context of my project, help implement features across multiple files, suggest fixes, and automate repetitive coding tasks. It feels more like working with a coding partner than just an autocomplete tool. Agent mode saves me a lot of time because it can understand the context of my project and work across multiple files instead of just suggesting the next line of code. I use it to implement features, refactor code, fix bugs, and explain unfamiliar code. It reduces repetitive work and lets me focus more on solving the actual problem rather than writing boilerplate code. The integration with Visual Studio Code is seamless and allows me to generate code, refactor existing code, debug issues, and use Agent mode without leaving my development environment. The initial setup was very easy. After signing in with my GitHub account and installing the Visual Studio Code extension, I was able to start using GitHub Copilot within minutes. The integration was smooth and required very little configuration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? One area that could be improved is the context window available to the free Agent mode. For larger projects, it sometimes loses important context, which can lead to less accurate suggestions. A larger context window for free users would make the Agent much more effective when working across complex codebases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? I use GitHub Copilot to generate code suggestions, reducing repetitive coding. It helps me write code faster, understand APIs, generate boilerplate code, and speed up debugging and development. Agent mode implements features, refactors code, and fixes bugs, saving me time on routine tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Chandra K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Chandra K.") CK Chandra K. Operations and Data Specialist | Software Tester Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/26/2026 "A highly productive mobile companion for repository management and brainstorming code logic" 4/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? The most helpful part is having the Copilot assistant built directly into the mobile app. It completely removes the friction of brainstorming code updates when I am away from my desk. For example, when working on a repository issue to expand a Python script, I can use the chat interface to map out the logic. The major upside is that it does not just give the text answers. It actually prompts to handle the backend file setups and configurations directly on my branch once I accept the suggestion, keeping my workflow uninterrupted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? The main downside is that reviewing complex code blocks or maintaining Python indentation formats can be really tedious on a smaller mobile screen layout. Additionally, the free tier frequently prompts you to upgrade to the Copilot Pro version to unlock uninterrupted sessions and advanced cloud agent capabilities, which feels a bit restrictive. Lastly, you cannot blindly trust every suggestion. You still need to carefully review the output to catch subtle logic bugs or outdated library syntax before pushing changes to production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? It solves the problem of development workflow fragmentation when I am away from my main workstation. Instead of missing critical repository updates or waiting until I am at my desk to sketch out a script idea, I can handle everything instantly on my phone. While planning updates to expand a Python welcome script, it bridges the gap by letting me brainstorm logic and build out structural files concurrently. This keeps my engineering momentum going and drastically cuts down the time it takes to go from a logged repository issues to a functional layout. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Ashish R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ashish R.") AR Ashish R. Production Editor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/19/2026 "GitHub Copilot Supercharges Productivity with Context-Aware Code Suggestions" 5/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? I like GitHub Copilot because it boosts my productivity with accurate, context-aware code suggestions. It cuts down on repetitive work and helps me write cleaner code more quickly. It also supports me when I’m debugging and makes it easier to learn new programming patterns as I go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? I don’t like that GitHub Copilot can sometimes produce incorrect or inefficient code, which means I still have to review everything carefully. It also has a limited grasp of complex, project-specific requirements, so I don’t think it should be relied on without thorough testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? GitHub Copilot helps me tackle repetitive coding tasks and cuts down the time I spend looking up syntax, documentation, or common implementation patterns. It speeds up development by suggesting code, generating boilerplate, and helping with debugging, which lets me focus more on solving complex problems. As a result, I work more efficiently, finish tasks faster, and maintain stronger productivity while also improving overall code quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Happy M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Happy M.") HM Happy M. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/16/2026 "GitHub Copilot Boosts Productivity with Smooth, Context-Aware Suggestions" 4/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? What I like most about GitHub Copilot is how much it speeds up day-to-day coding without getting in the way. It’s especially helpful for repetitive code, boilerplate, and even test cases, which frees me up to focus more on the overall solution instead of spending time typing routine pieces. Most of the time, the suggestions match the context of the file I’m working in, and having it built right and integration in to my IDE keeps the workflow feeling smooth and uninterrupted. It’s not perfect, but when I treat it as a coding assistant rather than something to depend on completely, it can make a noticeable difference in productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? One downside is that some suggestions look correct at first glance but don’t always align with the project’s coding style or business logic, so I still need to review the generated code carefully. It can also struggle with very specific or complex requirements, which means manual adjustments are often necessary. Overall, it’s a strong productivity tool, but it’s not something I’d rely on without validating its suggestions. Also, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? GitHub Copilot helps me cut down the time I spend on repetitive coding tasks, such as writing boilerplate code, creating unit tests, and looking up common syntax. Rather than constantly switching between documentation and my IDE, I can stay focused and move through feature work faster. Overall, it has improved my development workflow by accelerating routine tasks while still allowing me to review, adjust, and refine the final implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconCurrent UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Juan giraldo O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Juan giraldo O.") JO Juan giraldo O. Musician Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/17/2026 "A Valuable Tool for Faster Software Development" 4/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? What I like best about GitHub Copilot is how seamlessly it integrates into the development workflow. The user interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to access suggestions without disrupting focus. Its integration with popular IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains products allows developers to start using it quickly within their existing environments. GitHub Copilot delivers strong performance by generating relevant code suggestions in real time, helping reduce development time and improve productivity. From a pricing and ROI perspective, it provides significant value by automating repetitive tasks and allowing developers to focus on higher-value work. The onboarding process is straightforward, requiring minimal setup and offering extensive documentation and support resources. Most importantly, its AI capabilities stand out by providing context-aware code generation, debugging assistance, documentation support, and intelligent recommendations that help accelerate learning and software development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? One aspect I dislike about GitHub Copilot is that its suggestions are not always accurate or optimized, which means developers still need to carefully review and validate the generated code. While the interface is easy to use and integrates well with popular development environments, there are times when the recommendations may not fully align with project requirements or coding standards. Performance is generally strong, but the quality of suggestions can vary depending on the complexity of the task and the available context. From a pricing perspective, some individual developers or smaller teams may find it difficult to justify the cost if they do not use it regularly. The onboarding process is relatively simple, although new users may need time to learn how to write effective prompts and get the best results. Additionally, while the AI capabilities are impressive, concerns around code accuracy, security, and the potential generation of outdated patterns mean that human oversight remains essential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? GitHub Copilot solves several common software development challenges, including repetitive coding tasks, slow implementation of routine functions, and the time required to search for documentation or code examples. By providing AI-powered, context-aware suggestions directly within the development environment, it helps streamline coding workflows and reduces the effort needed to write, test, and document code. Its integration with popular IDEs also helps developers remain productive without switching between multiple tools. This benefits me by improving efficiency, accelerating development cycles, and allowing me to focus more on problem-solving and application design rather than repetitive tasks. The real-time suggestions help reduce development time, while the AI assistance supports learning, debugging, and code quality improvements. Overall, GitHub Copilot enhances productivity, delivers strong value for the time saved, and helps create a smoother and more effective development experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/10/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Rushi S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rushi S.") RS Rushi S. Google Gemini AI Trainer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/7/2026 "GitHub Copilot Makes Coding in VS Code Faster and Easier" 4/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? When ChatGPT was launched, coders felt relieved that they no longer had to write code entirely manually, because AI could help with it. But GitHub Copilot made it even easier: now coders can use this feature directly inside VS Code and work more easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? The main issue I’ve faced while using it is that when there’s an error in the code, GitHub Copilot isn’t very helpful. In those situations, I end up going back to ChatGPT to figure it out. At that point, it doesn’t really make sense to use this GitHub Copilot feature if I ultimately have to rely on ChatGPT anyway. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? Whenever I’m writing code manually in VS Code, I use GitHub Copilot to automatically complete the rest of my code. It does a good job of understanding what I’m trying to write, so I no longer have to type prompts into GPT to explain what I need, then copy and paste the code back into VS Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite SG Saurav G. Cloud Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/18/2026 "An Essential Co-Pilot for Shifting Your Brain from Typing to Thinking" 4.5/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? What I like best is how much it speeds up the boring, repetitive parts of coding. Writing things like boilerplate code, standard API fetch blocks, or unit tests used to take up a lot of my time. Now, if I write a descriptive function name or a clear comment, Copilot usually drops in exactly what I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? The biggest issue for me is when it confidently writes code that looks perfect but is actually completely broken—what people call "hallucinations." If you aren't paying close attention, it's easy to accept a suggestion that uses a function or a library method that doesn't even exist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? The main problem Copilot solves is developer fatigue and context switching. Before using it, if I forgot the exact syntax for a specific library or needed to write a regex pattern, I’d have to leave my code editor, search the web, and sift through documentation or forums. That constant back-and-forth breaks your focus. Copilot keeps me in the zone by bringing those quick syntax answers directly into my IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/7/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Surya P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Surya P.") SP Surya P. Student Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/1/2026 "My experience with Github Copilot" 4.5/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? It helps me to prototype my idea quickly into a useable ready app within minutes saving my time, the UI is very useful and clean to use.it can be integrated within any code editor. The Ai is very useful as we can just prompt it to make our ideas come to reality and the pricing is reasonable and it performs better as it contains multiple ai models and the support is very good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? It can be improved in the terms of thinking the models can be improved, like integrating more advanced useful and trending models rather than just generic models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? It actually saves a lot of time by rapid prototyping and bringing the ideas into reality and the ai agent does most of the work and i just need to click okay. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/3/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Mohit Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohit Y.") MY Mohit Y. Senior Software Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/25/2026 "GitHub Copilot: A Practical Productivity Booster for Developers" 4.5/5 What do you like best about GitHub Copilot? It reduces the small and time-consuming parts of day-to-day coding. As a senior software Engineer, I find it very useful for generating boilerplate code, writing unit test skeletons, explaining unfamiliar code and with quick refactoring. It integrates smoothly with VSCode. I, use the UI/UX for genrative AI discussions and Agent mode for reproducing bugs and finding solutions. My work performance has increased significantly. It definitely justifies the pricing and the onboarding is also seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot? I see the solutions are not always accurate or production ready. Manier times I have to carefully review the logic, starting impact, edge cases and whether it follows our project standards. Another concern is that recently (Specifically from 2nd June, 2026) more tokens have started been consuming. So, Copilot is useful, but if pricing or token consumption becomes high, then the value needs to be justified properly. So overall, I like Copilot, but it works best as an assistant, not as a replacement for engineering judgment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is GitHub Copilot solving and how is that benefiting you? Previously, for small things like writing boilerplate code, unit test skeletons, parsing logic, error handling, or checking syntax, I had to spend time searching, reading examples, and then adapting them. Copilot gives me a quick starting point directly inside the IDE itself which saves time and keeps me in the coding flow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about GitHub Copilot? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about GitHub Copilot ](https://www.g2.com/products/github-copilot/discussions/new) ![Gaurab R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gaurab R.") 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