GitHub Copilot Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to GitHub Copilot is opencode, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Claude Code, Google Antigravity, Cursor and Void. You're spoiled for choice with AI Coding Assistants like GitHub Copilot: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. CodeSage icon
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    CodeSage is an AI Chatbot that reads code directly from github to get you the most accurate answers. It solves the problem of incorrect code given by chatbots like ChatGPT because they do not have info on the specific version of the library you're using.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. GitLab Duo icon
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    GitLab Duo is a software suite that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize various aspects of your workflows. This includes enhancing testing procedures, bolstering security measures, and improving documentation processes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • GitLab
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  3. Crush CLI icon
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    Crush is an open-source, terminal-based AI coding agent built in Go by Charm (charmbracelet), designed to bring agentic coding directly into your shell with a polished TUI experience.

    11 Crush CLI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • npm
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • NetBSD
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Android
    • PowerShell
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  4.  3 likes

    Zoo Code is a community-maintained, open-source AI coding assistant that continues Roo Code development after the original team stepped away in April 2026 to focus on Roomote.

    12 Zoo Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • JetBrains IDE
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  5. Sourcery icon
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    Sourcery is an AI-powered tool that enhances software development productivity. It supports multiple programming languages and provides intelligent code suggestions, automated refactorings, code completion, and code generation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Pycharm
    • GitHub
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  6. Factory icon
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    A software development agents that work everywhere you do. From IDE to CI/CD - delegate complete tasks like refactors, incident response, and migrations to Droids.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Factory screenshot 1
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  7. CodiumAI icon
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    CodiumAI’s first tool is an IDE extension that interacts with the developer to generate meaningful tests and code explanations for busy devs.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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  8. The copilot-complete function demonstrates that ~100 lines of LISP is all it takes for Emacs to do that thing GitHub Copilot and VSCode are famous for doing except superior w.r.t. both quality and freedom

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • BSD
    • GNU Emacs
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  9. Free, local-first AI coding IDE with full chat, code mode, and an autonomous coding agent that runs on your machine with any LLM (BYOLLM). No subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Nut Chat icon
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    Open source tool centered on AI-driven full stack app development, Nut generates bug analysis via Replay.io recordings and runtime behavior capturing, offering AI developers explanations for effective resolutions. Early adopters enjoy free access for feedback contributions.

    90 Nut Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. defract icon
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    defract is a local-first desktop app that orchestrates parallel Claude Code agents through a full development lifecycle — story, design, architecture, review, ship.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Ami icon
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    Ami is a native desktop app that lets you run coding agents locally, chat with your codebase in plain English, and see real-time edits tracked for confident commits.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Ami screenshot 1
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