Which is cheaper, Augment Code or GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is 2.0x cheaper than Augment Code. Augment Code starts at $20/mo, GitHub Copilot starts at $0/mo.

Does Augment Code have a free tier?

No, Augment Code does not have a free tier.

Augment Code has drop-in switching cost. GitHub Copilot has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Ai Coding

Augment Code

AI coding assistant with Context Engine, code review, MCP tools, and enterprise-grade security

Switching Cost: drop-in

GitHub Copilot

← More affordable

AI pair programmer with code completions, chat, agent mode, code review, and cloud agents across IDEs

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Augment Code — expect around a 2.0x higher bill compared to GitHub Copilot.

For experimentation and testing, GitHub Copilot wins with its free tier option — something Augment Code doesn't offer.

Price-conscious teams should choose GitHub Copilot — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose GitHub Copilot — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.0x

GitHub Copilot is cheaper by $10/mo

Free Tier

GitHub Copilot

Has a free tier option