Sourcegraph Cody vs Copilot

Last updated March 25, 2026

Cody indexes your entire codebase for deep context at $9 per user per month. Copilot provides broader completion quality at $10 per month. Choose Cody for understanding large codebases. Choose Copilot for best-in-class daily code completion.

Sourcegraph Cody

AI coding assistant with entire codebase context for large repositories and enterprise codebases

4.2/5

Best for: Enterprise engineering teams with large codebases who need AI that understands their entire repository

Pricing

Freemium

Starting Price

Free / $9/user/month (Pro)

Pros

• Best codebase understanding
• Indexes entire repositories
• Good for large codebases
• Affordable pricing

Cons

• Requires Sourcegraph setup for full power
• Smaller model than Copilot
• Enterprise features need higher tier
• Learning curve

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GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer that suggests code completions, entire functions, and natural language to code translations in your IDE

4.5/5

Best for: Professional developers who want the most widely adopted AI code assistant with deep GitHub and IDE integration

Pricing

Per user

Starting Price

$10/month (Individual)

Pros

• Most widely adopted AI coding tool
• Excellent code completion quality
• Deep GitHub integration
• Free for students and OSS

Cons

• $19/user for Business adds up for teams
• Can suggest insecure or copyrighted code
• Requires internet connection
• Privacy concerns with code telemetry

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