Free coding starter

Coding · Beginner, Intermediate

Free coding starter

Not hands-on tested. Based on the official pages linked below.

Editor completions from GitHub Copilot plus Codex as a coding agent, both on free plans.

Monthly total $0/mo

ToolRolePlanPriceLink
GitHub Copilot Code completions and chat in your editor Free Free Visit
Codex Coding agent in the CLI or IDE extension, within Free limits Included in ChatGPT Free Free Visit
Why these work together
  • GitHub Copilot Free includes 2,000 code completions per month and limited chat and agent usage. Source
  • Codex is included in ChatGPT Free, with usage limits that vary by plan. Source
How to start for free
  • GitHub Copilot Free requires no credit card. Source
  • Sign in to Codex (CLI, IDE extension, desktop app, or web) with a free ChatGPT account. Source

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026

Plans and prices

GitHub Copilot pricing

PlanMonthly billingDetails
Free Free Completions: 2,000/month · Limited chat and agent usage. No credit card required.
Pro $10/mo AI credits: $15/month · Unlimited code completions, cloud agent and code review.
Pro+ $39/mo AI credits: $70/month
Max $100/mo AI credits: $200/month

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. Official pricing

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ChatGPT pricing

PlanMonthly billingDetails
Free Free —
Go $8/mo US price; some countries have local pricing. May include ads.
Plus $20/mo API usage is billed separately.
Pro 100 $100/mo Lowest included usage of the three Pro plans.
Pro 200 $200/mo More included usage than Pro 100.
Pro 500 $500/mo Highest included usage; only Pro plan with Ultrafast.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. Official pricing

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