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Claude CodeGitHub Copilot CLI
Paid

Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.

 Freemium

Use depends on a GitHub Copilot plan; see GitHub's plans page for current tiers.

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
  • Coding agent that works directly in a local project
  • Supports custom agents, MCP and LSP servers
  • 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 Copilot plan
  • Needs a network connection to GitHub's models
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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