GitHub Copilot Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5

“Better Than Alternatives for Open-Source and Public Projects”

For open-source contributions, Copilot speeds me up and helps navigate unfamiliar code. It integrates well with GitHub workflows.

Pros : Copilot is strong when working on open source: it anticipates patterns, helps with pull-requests, and handles boilerplate well. (Intellias comparison vs Tabnine, CodeWhisperer)

Cons : For private or internal codebases with strong IP concerns, not all suggestions are safe without careful review.

Switched from : Tabnine

Reason to switch : I switched from those because Copilot’s suggestions were more precise in many cases and seemed better tuned to public/open-source patterns.

4.5/5

“Huge Time Savings on Boilerplate Code”

As a full-stack developer, I found myself spending too much of my time writing repetitive parts. Switching to Copilot made me significantly faster—I can start with function signatures and have Copilot suggest much of the implementation.

Pros : Copilot cuts down boilerplate code very well; generating repetitive code like getters, setters, and scaffolded classes takes seconds. It adapts to my coding style over time.

Cons : Occasionally the suggestions are irrelevant or far off; you still need to double-check everything.

Switched from : Tabnine

Reason to switch : I switched from Tabnine because Copilot’s suggestions were often more accurate and context-aware, especially in projects with mixed languages and frameworks, which improved my flow.

4.5/5

“Helps in Large Codebases with Context-Aware Suggestions”

On big apps, context matters. Copilot’s suggestion engine often gets what I’m doing and supplies code that fits. That saves time vs writing placeholder code or switching context.

Pros : Copilot works well in large projects, it picks up context from nearby files, variable names, function signatures to suggest relevant code.

Cons : It sometimes fails in very complex multi-file refactors or when context spans many modules.

Switched from : CODEPAL

Reason to switch : I switched because my snippet library was helpful but limited; Copilot gives contextual suggestions beyond what static snippets can do.

4.5/5

“Strong for Solo Developers, Mixed for Teams With Sensitive Code”

Working solo, I enjoy the speed-ups. But when collaborating, I have to ensure suggestions align with coding standards and license compliance. Sometimes that adds review overhead.

Pros : As a solo dev, Copilot accelerates my workflow a lot, suggestions, completions, trials are helpful.

Cons : For team work, worry about code licensing, internal privacy, and consistency. Some team members dislike auto-suggested code.

Switched from : Tabnine

Reason to switch : I left a local model setup because it was harder to keep up with improvements; Copilot’s public cloud version gives more up-to-date features and better suggestions for most of my work, accepting the trade-off of needing more careful review.

4.5/5

“Helps with Test Writing & Documentation”

I dread writing tests, but Copilot helps me get a head-start. It suggests common test setups, even error cases sometimes. Less boilerplate worry.

Pros : Copilot often suggests test cases, stubs, comments, even documentation snippets. That improves maintainability.

Cons : Sometimes suggested tests feel too generic or don’t cover edge-cases well. I still need to review thoroughly.

Switched from : Amazon CodeWhisperer

Reason to switch : I switched from relying only on helper scripts because Copilot gives more detailed suggestions and speeds up test coverage.

4.5/5

“Boost in Productivity, Especially for Routine Tasks”

Copying boilerplate is tedious. Copilot helps with that. Also writing tests or setting up common configurations is smoother.

Pros : Routine tasks like setting up routes, forms, validations, tests are much faster. I can focus on custom logic.

Cons : For novel or complex logic, suggestions may be off-mark, requiring more fixes than usual.

Switched from : Zencoder

Reason to switch : I moved from scaffolding/templates because each project was slightly different; Copilot gives dynamic scaffolding that adapts as I code.

4.3/5

“Great Learning Tool, Helps Me See Patterns I Didn’t Know”

When I started using new tech (Rust, etc.), Copilot suggested patterns and helper functions that improved my code structure. It’s like an assistant guiding me. But it's also easy to lean on these suggestions too much.

Pros : Copilot does a good job offering code examples and patterns I might not have known. It helps me discover idioms in new languages.

Cons : Sometimes leads to over-dependence; I feel like I might miss learning the fundamentals if I rely totally on suggestions.

Switched from : Kodezi

Reason to switch : I moved from pure manual coding/documentation because Copilot accelerates discovery and helps me prototype faster.

4.2/5

“Worth the Cost, If Used Smartly”

I evaluate cost vs benefit: Copilot cost is real, but for regular development work the speed gains, fewer repetitive tasks, and fewer errors often pay it back. If you code only occasionally, may feel less worth it.

Pros : The subscription is reasonable relative to the time saved. Over time, the productivity gains offset the cost. Copilot improves as it learns your style.

Cons : For small side projects or occasional coding, cost feels high; sometimes suggestions are wasteful and need pruning.

Switched from : Codiga

Reason to switch : I switched from those free/basic tools because their suggestions were too generic; Copilot offered smarter, more context-aware completions that improved my productivity enough to justify the cost.

4.2/5

“Powerful for Learning New Languages & Frameworks”

When I picked up a language I hadn’t used, Copilot was like having a mentor; having example usage saved me hours of googling.

Pros : Copilot gives me sample code in unfamiliar languages; helps me get over the initial friction. For example with Go or Elixir, I got lots of helpful hints. (User feedback on forums)

Cons : Sometimes the suggestions are stale or based on older idioms. Needs manual tweaking.

Switched from : Spellbox

Reason to switch : I switched away from pure documentation/search because while they work, they take more time; Copilot accelerates initial learning and helps avoid mistakes.

4.1/5

“Integration with IDEs Feels Native”

My workflow improved because I don’t have to switch tools; suggestions show up inline. Less context switching = fewer disruptions.

Pros : Works smoothly in VS Code, IntelliJ, etc. Autocompletes, inline suggestions, makes refactoring easier.

Cons : Sometimes latency or lag, especially when internet connection is less stable.

Switched from : Kombai

Reason to switch : I moved because older tools either didn’t support my IDE well or required too many context switches; Copilot’s integration reduced friction.