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Perplexity vs GitHub Copilot

Compare Perplexity and GitHub Copilot: subscription prices, documented feature access and usage conditions.

Selected plans: Pro vs Pro

These are specific plan tiers. Use the full plan lists below to compare other budgets.

FeaturePerplexity ProGitHub Copilot Pro
Monthly price$20.00/mo
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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$10.00/mo
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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General chat & writingIncluded
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Search-based questions and answers.

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Unverified
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Coding help is included. We haven’t verified general-purpose chat and writing as a separate feature of this plan.

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Native research toolIncluded
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Research access with monthly limits.

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Unverified
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We haven’t verified a built-in deep research tool in this plan. Web search and coding agents alone don’t meet this requirement.

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Native photo & image generationIncluded
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Image generation is listed on Pro.

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API key required
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GitHub’s documented image plugin requires your own OpenAI or Gemini API key. We haven’t verified that Copilot covers those image costs, so we don’t count them as included.

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Codex via ChatGPTNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to GitHub Copilot. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Claude Code via ClaudeNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to GitHub Copilot. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Cursor editor plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to GitHub Copilot. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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GitHub Copilot plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Included
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IDE assistance and code suggestions.

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Gemini writing in Gmail & DocsNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to GitHub Copilot. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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5 TB Google storageNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to GitHub Copilot. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Usage limitsPro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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Pro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.

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Chat, agents and reviews consume GitHub AI Credits. Additional usage can cost more.
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Chat, agents and reviews consume GitHub AI Credits. Additional usage can cost more.

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How to choose

Perplexity is listed here for search and research. GitHub Copilot is listed for coding assistance in your editor. Compare the specific tools and allowances you need before choosing.

A lower fee does not establish better output quality or sufficient capacity. “Unverified” means we have not confirmed a fact; it does not mean the feature is absent.

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All tracked plans

PlanMonthly feeAnnual billingUsage conditionsSources
Perplexity Pro$20.00/mo$200.00 upfrontPro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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Perplexity FreeFreeNo subscription feeVery limited Pro Search, limited uploads and lower research access.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Perplexity Max$200.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedMax includes 10,000 monthly Computer credits and Model Council access. The annual list price is not confirmed from an official English page, so no yearly figure is stored. Usage limits still apply.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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GitHub Copilot Pro$10.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedChat, agents and reviews consume GitHub AI Credits. Additional usage can cost more.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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GitHub Copilot FreeFreeNo subscription feeLimited chat and agent usage. Feature and credit limits apply.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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GitHub Copilot Pro+$39.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedGitHub lists more than 4.6x the monthly AI credits of Pro, worth $70 at list rates. Chat, agents and reviews consume GitHub AI Credits. Additional usage can cost more.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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GitHub Copilot Max$100.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedGitHub lists more than 13.3x the monthly AI credits of Pro, worth $200 at list rates. Chat, agents and reviews consume GitHub AI Credits. Additional usage can cost more.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Selected individual plans · USD · Before tax. Source check dates apply to individual facts, not the entire site. Older facts require review after 30 days. API billing is separate.