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Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot: catalog facts
Claude Code	GitHub Copilot
Paid Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.	Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for heavier use and for organisations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Command line
Works directly in a real repository, running commands and tests rather than only suggesting text Available in the terminal, IDEs, desktop and web from one subscription	Works inside Visual Studio Code, which many developers already use Available as an editor integration, a macOS app and a CLI
Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions	Requires a GitHub account and an internet connection Code is sent to GitHub's hosted service for processing
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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