Comparison

Augment Code vs GitHub Copilot

Augment CodeGitHub Copilot
What it says it doesAugment CodeAugment Code is an AI coding platform with agents and a context engine built for large codebases, plus Cosmos for running agents across an engineering organization.GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot works every step of the way, from an open issue to reviewing and merging a pull request. Use it in your editor, the terminal, on your desktop, and on GitHub.
PricingAugment CodeStandard $20/mo flat (up to 50 seats, $20 of usage included); Business $100/mo flat ($100 of usage included); Enterprise custom; pay-as-you-go top-ups for extra usage (official)GitHub CopilotFree plan or free trial mentioned on official site; see official pricing page for current prices. (official)
WebsiteAugment Codehttps://www.augmentcode.com/GitHub Copilothttps://github.com/features/copilot

Which tool for which job

Augment Code wins when your codebase is big enough that context matters more than raw editor features.

GitHub Copilot wins when you want GitHub's own coding agent in VS Code or another listed editor, including a free completion tier.

Descriptions in the table come from each vendor's own site. This verdict is a fit call from those official pages as of 29 October 2026, not a shared benchmark or a hands-on score. Prices change, so confirm the pricing row on each tool page. How we review tools.

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