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GitHub Copilot vs Cody

The OG meets sourcegraph's ai. Here's our take.

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GitHub Copilot

The OG. Reliable inline completions, but Cursor does more.

GitHub Copilot

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The OG. Reliable inline completions, but Cursor does more.

Pros

  • +Fast completions
  • +Inline suggestions
  • +GitHub integration
  • +Mature product

Cons

  • -No codebase context
  • -Single file focus
  • -Less intelligent edits

Cody

Sourcegraph's AI. Good codebase search, not as polished.

Pros

  • +Codebase search
  • +Enterprise-ready
  • +Self-hosted option

Cons

  • -Less refined
  • -Smaller community
  • -Fewer features

The Verdict

Use GitHub Copilot if: You want fast completions and can live with no codebase context.

Use Cody if: You prioritize codebase search over what GitHub Copilot offers.

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The Bottom Line
GitHub Copilot wins

The OG. Reliable inline completions, but Cursor does more.

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