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Tabnine vs GitHub Copilot

Both are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

TabnineGitHub Copilot
What it isAI code completion tool focused on privacy and security with on-premise deployment options.AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster with intelligent suggestions right in your IDE.
CategoryCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFreemium · $12/moPaid · $10-$39/mo
How it billsFlat monthlyFlat monthly
Free tierYesNo
Rating4.1 from 2,900 reviews4.6 from 11,200 reviews
Features
  • Code completion
  • Full-function suggestions
  • On-premise deployment
  • Privacy-first approach
  • 15+ IDE support
  • Custom model training
  • Team knowledge sharing
  • Code chat
  • Real-time code completion
  • Chat-based assistance
  • Multi-file editing
  • Test generation
  • Code explanation
  • Vulnerability detection
  • PR summaries
  • CLI assistance
What works
  • Strong privacy focus
  • On-premise option
  • Wide IDE support
  • No code leaves your network
  • Good enterprise features
  • Massive productivity boost
  • Multi-language support
  • Excellent IDE integration
  • Learns from your codebase
  • Active development
What does not
  • Less capable than Copilot
  • Smaller model
  • Limited free tier
  • Fewer advanced features
  • Requires subscription
  • Occasional incorrect suggestions
  • Privacy concerns with code
  • Can slow down IDE
  • Variable quality by language

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