Self-hosted alternatives to GitHub Copilot
Short answer
The self-hosted alternative to GitHub Copilot in our catalog is Tabby. Tabby: Code completion and chat served from your own GPU server, with IDE extensions and repository indexing for context.
GitHub Copilot Copilot Business costs $19 per user per month on monthly billing, according to GitHub (Microsoft)'s official pricing information checked on Oct 22, 2026.
We cannot estimate a server cost for this app: Tabby (GPU server (not estimated)).
Main gap: Tabby needs a GPU server for practical use; we do not estimate GPU server cost.
Last updated · GitHub Copilot price checked Oct 22, 2026 on the official page · sources
Which self-hosted apps replace GitHub Copilot
| App | What it replaces | Est. server cost | Official hardware | License | Status | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabby | Code completion and chat served from your own GPU server, with IDE extensions and repository indexing for context. | GPU server (not estimated) | not published | Apache-2.0 (ee directory under a separate license) | Active | 33.9k |
"What it replaces" is our summary of each project's own description. Hardware and cost come from the project's official requirements; see each app page for sources.
What self-hosting does not replace
- Tabby needs a GPU server for practical use; we do not estimate GPU server cost.
- Copilot's cloud agent, pull-request code review and choice of hosted frontier models are not matched.
Cost: GitHub Copilot vs self-hosting
| Team size | GitHub Copilot, monthly billing |
|---|---|
| 5 users | $95/mo |
| 10 users | $190/mo |
| 25 users | $475/mo |
| 50 users | $950/mo |
Self-hosted server cost per app
- Tabby: GPU server (not estimated).
GitHub Copilot: Copilot Business. Per granted seat per month; includes a monthly allowance of AI credits, extra usage billed at $0.01 per credit. Self-host estimate: cheapest Hetzner Cloud Regular Performance (shared AMD vCPU) plan meeting the project's official RAM and vCPU figure, list price read 2026-10-22, EUR excl. VAT. It covers the server only: not model API usage or a GPU, backups, or your time. A server at the official minimum spec may not be enough for large teams; the recommended spec costs more where listed. We do not convert currencies.
Self-hosted GitHub Copilot alternatives: FAQ
What is the best self-hosted alternative to GitHub Copilot?
Tabby: Code completion and chat served from your own GPU server, with IDE extensions and repository indexing for context. Which fits depends on the features you need; see the gaps below.
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot Copilot Business costs $19 per user per month on monthly billing, according to GitHub (Microsoft)'s official pricing information checked on Oct 22, 2026. Per granted seat per month; includes a monthly allowance of AI credits, extra usage billed at $0.01 per credit.
How much does it cost to self-host a GitHub Copilot alternative?
Tabby: GPU server (not estimated). The software is free to download; the estimate is the cheapest Hetzner Cloud plan meeting the project's official RAM and vCPU figure (EUR, excl. VAT, server only).
What does a self-hosted GitHub Copilot alternative not do?
Tabby needs a GPU server for practical use; we do not estimate GPU server cost. Copilot's cloud agent, pull-request code review and choice of hosted frontier models are not matched.
Can a business use these GitHub Copilot alternatives commercially?
Tabby: Apache-2.0 (ee directory under a separate license) (Open core), internal business use allowed. Not legal advice; read each license.
Related
Sources
- GitHub Copilot pricing (checked 2026-10-22): docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans
- Tabby GitHub repository: github.com/TabbyML/tabby
- Tabby documentation: tabby.tabbyml.com/docs/quick-start/installation/docker/
- Tabby license: github.com/TabbyML/tabby/blob/main/LICENSE
- Hetzner Cloud pricing used for cost estimates (read 2026-10-22): www.hetzner.com/cloud/regular-performance
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