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AI coding

Free GitHub Copilot alternatives

GitHub Copilot (AI pair programmer in your editor and on GitHub) is a commercial product. These 2 tools do the same job and are free to use or to self-host.
Short answer: the best free alternatives to GitHub Copilot are Tabby ML and Cline. GitHub Copilot starts at $10/mo (Pro). Self-hosting is free; you pay only for the server (a small VPS is about $4–6/mo). Licenses and prices checked 2026-10-01.
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    Tabby ML

    Self-hosted open-source AI coding assistant

    Self-hosted code completion server.

    Open source (Apache-2.0 (core)) ·details

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    Cline

    Open-source autonomous coding agent for your IDE

    Agent in VS Code; you pay only for the model you use.

    Open source (Apache-2.0) ·details

Want paid options too? See all GitHub Copilot alternatives or the full free alternatives list.

FAQ

Is there a free alternative to GitHub Copilot?+

Yes. Tabby ML and Cline do the same job for free; Tabby ML and Cline are open source.

What is the best open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot?+

Tabby ML and Cline are open source. Tabby ML: Self-hosted code completion server.

Open source: OSI-approved license. Free to self-host: the code is public and free to run yourself, with limits in the license.