A 2026 comparison of free tiers, daily message caps, and autocomplete limits for top AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Amazon Q.
Finding the right AI coding tool shouldn't require a credit card. This repository tracks the latest free tier limits and feature availability for the industry's top AI-powered IDEs and extensions.
| Tool | Free Model | Autocomplete Limits | Chat/Agent Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | GPT-4o / Claude | 2,000 completions/mo | 50 chats per month |
| Cursor | Claude 3.5 / GPT-4o | Unlimited (Slow) | 50 "Fast" requests |
| Amazon Q | Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Unlimited Inline | 50 agentic requests/mo |
| Google Antigravity | Gemini 3 Pro | High (Public Preview) | Integrated Agentic Loops |
| Codeium | Proprietary | Unlimited | Unlimited for Individuals |
- Slow vs. Fast Requests: Tools like Cursor offer unlimited requests but deprioritize your traffic after you hit your "Fast" quota.
- Agentic Requests: Many tools now limit "Agent Mode" (where the AI makes multi-file changes) separately from standard chat.
- Privacy: Always verify if a tool uses your "Free Tier" data to train their models. Most "Pro" tiers offer IP indemnity that free tiers do not.
For a complete breakdown of which tool offers the best value for students, freelancers, and enterprise teams, visit our full 2026 analysis:
👉 Read the Full Article: 2026 AI Coding Tool ROI Showdown
- IDE Performance: CPU/RAM impact of each extension.
- Enterprise Compliance: Which free tools are GDPR/HIPAA ready.
- Student Discounts: How to get GitHub Copilot or Blackbox AI Pro for free.
