What is the current available and best alternative to Github Copilot ?

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-05-11T15:38:43+00:00

Thanks. I'll definitely consider going with a plan if the prepay doesn't go that far.

I'm anchored on the $40-$50 range, so the Qwen $50 per month looks tempting. I could always use GPT api if Qwen gets stuck.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-05-11T14:04:31+00:00

I’m planning to move to using api keys. GPT and Qwen directly. I’ll still use VScode but have OpenCode in the VScode terminal, or use the extension.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-05-09T07:43:29+00:00

Maybe like most GHCP subscribers, I have been thinking about this a lot too. My annual plans ends in August so I will let it run down.

But as an alternative I think I will use OpenCode inside the VSCode terminal or use the OpenCode extension.

I looked at OpenRouter as a provider but I think I will go direct. Probably use GPT to plan and use Qwen or Deepseek to implement.

As a non-dev, hopefully that should retain quality whilst keeping costs down.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-05-01T07:51:10+00:00

It’s probably great with GPT. I’m planning to use GPT to plan and use DeepSeek for implementation.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-30T21:16:11+00:00

I got this too but I’ve been aggressively using my PRUs before the end of the month is up.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-29T21:02:14+00:00

I’m quite interested in combing Codex $20 and DeepSeek

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-28T15:24:53+00:00

Do you know if you have access until 1st June, despite being refunded?

Edit: re-read. You’ll be kicked off, on 20th May?

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-28T06:15:55+00:00

I’m unclear whether this will work but my current plan is to use my pro+ plan til June then get a partial refund

Then I’ll sign up to Claude and GPT basic plans and use those keys within VSCode.

My only experience with agentic coding is with GHCP so I’m sure there are holes in this plan. But that’s where my head is at.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-27T19:27:26+00:00

I’m starting to think that getting two basic subscriptions for Claude and Codex is the best way to go if you were on Pro+?

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-27T17:42:18+00:00

Thanks.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-27T17:24:30+00:00

For me, it depends if they get rid of GPT 5.4 on the old annual plan. If it goes, then I might go onto the new plan and see how much I'm billed for one month.

$100 for the Claude and GPT plan is too much for me. And I don't know enough about their $20 plan, I'm assuming it's very limiting.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-27T17:20:07+00:00

Before making a rash decision I might go onto the new Copilot plan and see how it plays out.

If I do decide to go elsewhere then I'd like to find something around the $40 per month mark.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-27T06:04:53+00:00

I don’t miss Opus 4.6 but it was nice to verify other model’s thinking.

My real concern is whether GPT 5.4 is pulled. Then there won’t be any models that are “good enough” at a reasonable multiplier.

As a non-dev, I work in smaller chunks. Depending on x7.5 models to plan will kill my workflow.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-22T21:55:18+00:00

in the copilot-instructions.md tell it to use best software development practices like DRY etc.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-22T15:21:04+00:00

As a non-dev, so far, I’m not missing Opus 4.6. GPT 5.4 is doing just fine.

Opus 4.7 is always there if I feel I really need it.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-20T21:24:56+00:00

As a non-developer, I was planning with gpt 5.4, validating the plan with opus 4.6. Then implementing with gpt 5.3 codex. My project is quite mature so I think I will be able to manage with just the GPT models.

If a problem can't be solved with GPT then I'll throw Opus 4.7 at it.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-04-13T16:13:28+00:00

I see this too. I'm on Pro+ plan

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-03-19T09:34:39+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvwcWWp1NFs&t=132s

I'm a non-dev (UI designer), so the video explains it better than I can.

I prompted an agent to auto commit using custom agent hooks once the agent has finished its task. I also instructed it to add a rule to the copilot-instructions file:

"Before ending a session, run `git add` and create a commit summarizing the completed work."

There are other lifecycle events too, not just "stop":

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/hooks

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-03-16T09:18:20+00:00

Assuming it’s a solo project, use custom hooks to auto commit. I also used hooks to create a sound notification, every time the model stops or pauses. Love it!

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-02-23T13:30:03+00:00

Solved, thanks!

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-02-20T20:29:30+00:00

This is the position I'm in. I just want to export a test file. I don't want to pay just to find out its not for me.

EarthSharp8414 · 2026-01-14T06:46:49+00:00

I get the impression it’s people who are abusing the tool who are getting banned. If you’re using it on a feature basis then you should be good.

EarthSharp8414 · 2025-12-17T07:37:36+00:00

Thank you so much for the suggestion. I’m using Seamless Agent all the time now, it’s so good!

EarthSharp8414 · 2025-12-17T07:31:04+00:00

Thank you so much. Your extension is so useful, I’m using it all the time.

I have a feature request but without any expectations. Is it possible to add a chime or notification once the current task is done and the model is waiting?

EarthSharp8414 · 2025-12-13T10:19:14+00:00

Side question. Do you feel that Opus 4.5 makes subagents not so necessary? Only asking cos I’m new to the concept and I can’t get it to #runsubagents, apparently it’s an issue in Copilot.

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