GitHub Copilot vs Aider
| GitHub Copilot | Aider | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (public evidence) | 85/100 | 83/100 |
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro $10/mo, Pro+ $39/mo | Free, open source (bring your own model/API) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, API | API |
| Updates | public changelog found | last commit pushed 146 days ago |
GitHub Copilot scores higher on our public-evidence rubric. Scores reflect verifiable public facts, not hands-on testing (coming soon). How scoring works.