GitHub CopilotvsJetBrains AI Assistant
Two coding tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-11
GitHub Copilot
by GitHub
GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant for code editors, the command line, GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile and a desktop app; a beginner might try it for code suggestions while typing and for asking questions about a repository.
Good for: Coding
All GitHub Copilot factsJetBrains AI Assistant
by JetBrains
JetBrains AI Assistant is a plugin that adds AI chat, code completion and coding agents to JetBrains IDEs; a beginner might try it for code suggestions and questions about a project in IntelliJ IDEA or PyCharm.
Good for: Coding
All JetBrains AI Assistant factsWhere they differ
- AI modelsGitHub Copilot: GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-5.3-Codex, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Grok 4.7JetBrains AI Assistant: Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Fable 5.1, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 3.7 Flash, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-6 Sol
- Code completionGitHub Copilot: Limited, SupportedJetBrains AI Assistant: Supported
- How it runsGitHub Copilot: IDE extension, CLI, Desktop app, Cloud agentJetBrains AI Assistant: IDE extension
- PlatformsGitHub Copilot: Editor extension, Web, Mobile app, Desktop appJetBrains AI Assistant: Editor extension
- AccountGitHub Copilot: GitHub account requiredJetBrains AI Assistant: JetBrains Account needed to use a JetBrains AI plan; own API keys (BYOK) can be used without a JetBrains AI subscription
- Where it is availableGitHub Copilot: Not sold or exported to embargoed destinations listed on GitHub's trade-controls page (currently Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Belarus and certain regions of Ukraine)JetBrains AI Assistant: Usage permitted only in the locations listed on JetBrains' AI Service Territory page
Same answer, but for different plans or with different conditions: repository context. The table below shows the conditions.
Same answer for both: free plan.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
GitHub Copilot
- Copilot Free Free plan$0.00 / month
- Copilot Pro Paid, individual$10.00 / month
- Copilot Pro+ Paid, individual$39.00 / month
- Copilot Max Paid, individual$100.00 / month
- Copilot Business Team$19.00 / month
JetBrains AI Assistant
- AI Free Free plan$0.00 / month
- AI Trial (30 days of AI Pro) Time-limited trialPrice not confirmed
- AI Pro Paid, individual$10.00 / month
- AI Ultimate Paid, individual$30.00 / month
- AI Pro (Organizations) Team$20.00 / month
Full comparison with sources
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| What it is for | GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant for code editors, the command line, GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile and a desktop app; a beginner might try it for code suggestions while typing and for asking questions about a repository. | JetBrains AI Assistant is a plugin that adds AI chat, code completion and coding agents to JetBrains IDEs; a beginner might try it for code suggestions and questions about a project in IntelliJ IDEA or PyCharm. |
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| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date. |
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| Code completionSuggests code as you type. |
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| Repository contextCan read across your project, not only the open file. |
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| How it runsWhere you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent. |
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| Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used. |
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| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-10 All compared fields have a confirmed value. | Last checked 2026-10-11 All compared fields have a confirmed value. |
What it is for
What it is for
GitHub Copilot:
GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant for code editors, the command line, GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile and a desktop app; a beginner might try it for code suggestions while typing and for asking questions about a repository.
JetBrains AI Assistant:
JetBrains AI Assistant is a plugin that adds AI chat, code completion and coding agents to JetBrains IDEs; a beginner might try it for code suggestions and questions about a project in IntelliJ IDEA or PyCharm.
Editor's suggestion
GitHub Copilot:
- Editor's suggestion: Try it while writing small functions, and read every suggestion before accepting it.
- Editor's suggestion: Ask it to explain how an unfamiliar project is organised before you change anything.
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Editor's suggestion: Try it while writing small functions, and read every suggestion before accepting it.
- Editor's suggestion: Ask it to explain how an unfamiliar project is organised before you change anything.
Cost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
GitHub Copilot:
- Supportedgithub.comchecked 2026-10-10
Copilot Free plan
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Supportedjetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
AI Free plan
Plans and prices
GitHub Copilot:
- Copilot Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Copilot Pro (Paid, individual)$10.00 / month
- Copilot Pro+ (Paid, individual)$39.00 / month
- Copilot Max (Paid, individual)$100.00 / month
- Copilot Business (Team)$19.00 / month
- All plan details and sources
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- AI Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- AI Trial (30 days of AI Pro) (Time-limited trial)Price not confirmed
- AI Pro (Paid, individual)$10.00 / month
- AI Ultimate (Paid, individual)$30.00 / month
- AI Pro (Organizations) (Team)$20.00 / month
- All plan details and sources
AI models
AI models
The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
GitHub Copilot:
- GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-5.3-Codex, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Grok 4.7docs.github.com +1checked 2026-10-10
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Fable 5.1, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 3.7 Flash, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-6 Soljetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
Workflow
Code completion
Suggests code as you type.
GitHub Copilot:
- Limiteddocs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
Copilot Free plan
Copilot Free: up to 2,000 code completions per month.
- Supporteddocs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plans: Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Copilot Max, Copilot Business
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Supportedjetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified · On: Editor extension
Repository context
Can read across your project, not only the open file.
GitHub Copilot:
- Supporteddocs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Supportedjetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified · On: Editor extension
How it runs
Where you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent.
GitHub Copilot:
- IDE extensiongithub.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
- CLI, Desktop appdocs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
All current plans
- Cloud agentgithub.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plans: Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Copilot Max
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- IDE extensionjetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
GitHub Copilot:
- Editor extensiongithub.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
- Web, Mobile appgithub.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plans: Copilot Free, Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Copilot Max · On: Web, Mobile app
- Desktop appdocs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Desktop app
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Editor extensionjetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
Requirements
Account
Whether you need to sign up before using it.
GitHub Copilot:
- GitHub account requireddocs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- JetBrains Account needed to use a JetBrains AI plan; own API keys (BYOK) can be used without a JetBrains AI subscriptionjetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
Where it is available
Countries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
GitHub Copilot:
- Not sold or exported to embargoed destinations listed on GitHub's trade-controls page (currently Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Belarus and certain regions of Ukraine)docs.github.comchecked 2026-10-10
JetBrains AI Assistant:
- Usage permitted only in the locations listed on JetBrains' AI Service Territory pagejetbrains.comchecked 2026-10-10
Sources and confidence
Confidence
GitHub Copilot:
Last checked 2026-10-10
All compared fields have a confirmed value.
JetBrains AI Assistant:
Last checked 2026-10-11
All compared fields have a confirmed value.