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GitHub, Inc.

GitHub Copilot

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Category
GitHub Copilot
8.7 /10

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot suggests code completions as developers type and turns natural language prompts into coding suggestions based on the project's context and style conventions. GitHub Copilot keeps track of your work, suggests descriptions, and helps reviewers reason about your changes. Use GitHub Copilot to code faster, drive impact, and focus on doing what matters most: building great software.

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Awards & Recognition

GitHub Copilot won the following awards in the AI Code Generation category

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GitHub Copilot Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

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96 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love GitHub Copilot?

1% Negative
4% Neutral
95% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 79

Code Completion

84

IDE Integration

83

Summarization & Explanation

80

Natural Language Generation

80

Commenting

79

Multi-Language Support

79

Unit Tests

77

Bug Detection

76

Refactoring

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Ease of Implementation

83

Breadth of Features

80

Business Value Created

80

Quality of Features

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

79

Ease of Data Integration

79

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

78

Ease of IT Administration

77

Ease of Customization

76

Vendor Support

76

GitHub Copilot Reviews

Tyrell F.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

GitHub Copilot: A Helpful Assistant!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GitHub Copilot from other similar products?

It's ability to auto complete code and provide suggestions. It can detect errors, run code for you and even debug them. But mostly it is integrated with the IDE which is visual studio code in my case that makes it super easy to use as it can already read the project's folder structure and files while also not reading the secret credentials.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Auto Completion. Code Reusability. Ease of integration. Quick Responses. Multiple models.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Sometimes it might take a couple of seconds more to generate the responses but nothing major to dislike.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GitHub Copilot is great for speeding up routine coding, but always review its suggestions before implementing them. Use it as an assistant, not a replacement for your skills.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Muni Siva C.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Handy tool for faster code generation right in IDE

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GitHub Copilot from other similar products?

Cost and access to powerful coding models in GitHub Copilot apart. It provides AI-assisted code suggestions at a reasonable price, seamlessly integrated into development environments. Its ability to understand context and generate relevant code quickly makes it a practical and efficient choice for professional developers.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Deeper IDE integration is my favorite aspect. Copilot works directly within editors like VS Code, providing real-time code suggestions, completions, and explanations without switching tools. This smooth workflow enhances productivity and makes coding faster, more intuitive, and less prone to repetitive errors.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most is that Copilot sometimes produces incorrect or suboptimal code, requiring careful review. Additionally, context awareness can be limited in larger projects, and free-tier options have significant restrictions. Users must remain vigilant and verify outputs, which can slow down the workflow despite the efficiency gains.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GitHub Copilot is ideal for developers seeking faster coding and smarter suggestions. However, be prepared to review generated code carefully. For larger projects or team workflows, consider the paid version for full features and integration, ensuring maximum productivity and reliability.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Bipul Kumar D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

A helpful Coding Assistant with Room to Improve.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GitHub Copilot from other similar products?

Github Copilot stands out because it is deeply integrated with popular editors like VS Code, and it is powered by OpenAI's advanced language model, making it more intuitive and accurate in code suggestions.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite part is how it suggests and debugs code in real-time, which speeds up development and helps overcome coding roadblocks quickly.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Sometimes, Copilot suggests code that is not entirely accurate or optimal, especially for complex tasks, so you have to review the suggestions carefully.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is a great tool for boosting productivity and learning, but always double-check the code, especially for unfamiliar libraries or frameworks. Use it as a helpful assistant, not a replacement for understanding the code.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

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