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GitHub Copilot code review review

GitHub's built-in AI reviewer that you request like a teammate on a pull request, included in paid Copilot plans.

By the TopToolAdvisor research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Features (35%)
8.3
Ease of use (35%)
9.2
Value (30%)
9.0

GitHub Copilot code review is the lowest-friction option for teams whose code already lives on GitHub. There is nothing to install: a developer adds Copilot as a reviewer, or owners set rulesets so every pull request is reviewed automatically, with optional reviews on each new push and on drafts. GitHub's docs describe a purpose-built mix of models and prompts and say model switching is not supported for review, which keeps output consistent but removes a control some teams want. Access starts with Copilot Pro at $10 per user per month, and the Free plan does not include it. Usage draws on GitHub AI Credits, so heavy review volume competes with agent and chat use for the same allowance, and reviews are blocked once a budget is reached. Organizations can also turn reviews on for members without a license and pay as additional usage, a practical way to cover occasional contributors.

Who it is for

Teams already on GitHub that want AI review without adding another vendor

Price

Included in Copilot Pro at $10 per user per month; the Free plan does not include code review.

Pro For everyday coding with agents in GitHub Copilot. $ 10 USD per user / month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • Request Copilot as a reviewer on a pull request or review file diffs in the editor
  • Automatic reviews set by a user, a repository owner or an organization ruleset
  • Optional re-review on every push and review of draft pull requests
  • Choice of review effort level for more or less thorough reviews
  • Usage drawn from GitHub AI Credits, with $15 of monthly credits on Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: No extra vendor or app install for teams that already pay for Copilot
  • Strength: Organizations can enable reviews for members without a Copilot license and pay per use
  • Strength: Lowest entry price here at $10 per user per month
  • Weakness: Works only on pull requests hosted on GitHub
  • Weakness: Model switching is not supported for code review, per GitHub's docs
  • Weakness: Reviews stop when the user or organization AI credit budget is exhausted

Key facts

  • Cheapest plan with code review: Copilot Pro, $10 per user a month
  • Free plan: Does not include code review
  • Usage meter: GitHub AI Credits, 1 credit = $0.01

Where it ranks

GitHub Copilot code review is No. 3 in our Best AI Code Review Tools verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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