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TabbyML vs GitHub Copilot: catalog facts
TabbyML	GitHub Copilot
Freemium Free and open source to self-host, and the site also has a pricing page with paid plans.	Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for heavier use and for organisations.
Self-hosted	macOS, Command line
Runs on your own hardware, including consumer GPUs No external database or cloud service needed	Works inside Visual Studio Code, which many developers already use Available as an editor integration, a macOS app and a CLI
You have to set up and maintain the server yourself Completion quality depends on the model and GPU you can run	Requires a GitHub account and an internet connection Code is sent to GitHub's hosted service for processing
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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