What Copilot Does Well
- Inline suggestions - Fast autocomplete as you type
- Familiar workflow - Works inside your editor
- Low friction - No context switching
- Agent mode - Multi-file edits, terminal commands, autonomous iteration (GA in VS Code + JetBrains)
- Free tier - 2K completions + 50 premium requests at $0/month
- Model choice - Claude, Codex, GPT models selectable since Feb 2026