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GitHub Copilot vs JetBrains Junie: which is better?
Short answer
JetBrains Junie costs less in the first year ($600 vs $500). Pick GitHub Copilot for IDE autocomplete and agents inside GitHub; pick JetBrains Junie for JetBrains IDE users wanting an agent.
| Fact | GitHub Copilot | JetBrains Junie | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | IDE autocomplete and agents inside GitHub | JetBrains IDE users wanting an agent | — |
| Free plan | Yes, limited chat and agent usage | Yes, unlimited completion, 3 monthly AI credits | Tie |
| Entry plan | Pro: $10 / seat / mo | AI Pro: $100 / seat / yr | JetBrains Junie |
| Mid plan | Pro+: $39 / seat / mo | AI Ultimate: $300 / seat / yr | JetBrains Junie |
| Top plan | Max: $100 / seat / mo | AI Ultimate: $300 / seat / yr | JetBrains Junie |
| 1st year | $600 | $500 | JetBrains Junie |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension, API, macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux | GitHub Copilot |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, GitHub Copilot or JetBrains Junie?
JetBrains Junie costs less in the first year ($600 vs $500).
| 1st year | GitHub Copilot | JetBrains Junie |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $600 | $500 |
| Mid | $2,340 | $1,500 |
| Top | $6,000 | $1,500 |
Which has the better free plan, GitHub Copilot or JetBrains Junie?
Neither stands out: GitHub Copilot: Yes, limited chat and agent usage; JetBrains Junie: Yes, unlimited completion, 3 monthly AI credits.
Should you pick GitHub Copilot or JetBrains Junie?
Pick GitHub Copilot if
- you want IDE autocomplete and agents inside GitHub
- the free plan is enough (limited chat and agent usage)
Pick JetBrains Junie if
- you want JetBrains IDE users wanting an agent
- the free plan is enough (unlimited completion, 3 monthly AI credits)
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot pricing | github.com/features/copilot/plans | 27 Oct 2026 |
| JetBrains Junie pricing | jetbrains.com/ai-ides/buy/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare