Best free GitHub Copilot alternatives

1. Get an open-source AI coding assistant in your editor
   ★ 36.4kstars
   continue by continuedev · Free alternative to GitHub Copilot
   Works in VS Code and JetBrains with any model
   Some setupAdd-on for VS CodeUse with careArchived
2. Get an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code
   ★ 71.3kstars
   cline by cline · Free alternative to Cursor, GitHub Copilot
   Agent that edits files in VS Code
   Some setupAdd-on for VS CodeHealthy
3. Run your own AI coding assistant, like a private Copilot
   ★ 33.9kstars
   tabby by TabbyML
   Self-hosted completion for teams
   Some setupSelf-hosted appFair
4. Use an open-source AI code editor, like Cursor
   ★ 28.7kstars
   void by voideditor
   Open-source AI editor
   No codingDesktop appUse with careArchived
5. Get local AI code completion in VS Code
   ★ 1.6kstars
   llama.vscode by ggml-org
   Local completion with llama.cpp
   Some setupAdd-onHealthy

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