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Coding · Anysphere
What it does: AI code editor.
Who it's for: Software developers and technical builders who want deep AI help while coding.
Free plan available Paid from $8/month (Plus) Last verified Oct 15, 2026
What it does
GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant that suggests code as you type, answers coding questions in chat, reviews code and can work on tasks in 'agent mode'. It works in popular code editors and on GitHub.
Who it's for
Software developers, students learning to code and technical teams.
Good points
- Free plan available
- Works in VS Code and other popular editors
- Chat, code review and agent features
- Strong integration with GitHub
Watch out for
- Usage-based AI credits can be confusing
- Suggestions can contain bugs or security issues
- Best for people who can already read code
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Pricing
Free plan: yes · Paid plans from $10/month (Pro)
Free plan. Pro $10/month, Pro+ $39/month, Max $100/month. Business and Enterprise plans for organizations.
Last verified Oct 15, 2026 on the official pricing page. Prices can change; check before you buy.
Alternatives
Replit
Coding · Replit
What it does: Browser IDE with AI agent.
Who it's for: Beginners, students, entrepreneurs and developers who want to build apps without setting up a computer.
Free plan unclear Paid from $18/month billed annually (Core) Last verified Oct 15, 2026
Lovable
Coding · Lovable
What it does: AI app builder from prompts.
Who it's for: Non-technical founders, small businesses and designers who want to turn an idea into a working web app.
Free plan available Paid from $25/month (Pro) Last verified Oct 15, 2026