Codeium
Free-tier code completion across most editors.
Overview
Codeium's autocomplete and chat, notable for a genuinely usable free tier for individuals — the main reason to choose it over Copilot when cost matters. It supports a wide range of editors and languages, and offers self-hosted deployment for organisations that cannot send code out.
Key features
Broad editor support
VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, Emacs and more.
Free individual tier
Full completion without payment.
Self-hosted option
Keeps code inside your infrastructure.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Individual use |
| Pro | $15/mo | Better models |
| Teams | $30/user/mo | Admin controls |
| Enterprise | Custom | Self-hosted option |
Pricing last checked: Aug 17, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Pros & cons
Pros
- The most capable free tier in this category
- Self-hosting available for regulated environments
- Works in editors Copilot neglects
Cons
- Suggestion quality trails the paid frontier tools
- Free tier terms have changed over time — re-read them periodically
Who it's not for
A recommendation is only worth something if it says who should skip the tool. Codeium is a poor fit if:
- Teams wanting the deepest agentic refactoring
- Anyone unwilling to check the current free-tier terms
Privacy & your data
Cloud completion sends code context to Codeium's servers; the enterprise tier can be self-hosted so nothing leaves your network. Check which mode you are actually running before using it on proprietary code.
Policies change. This summary reflects our last review — the vendor's current privacy policy is always the authority.
Integrations
How to use
Try it before you pay
Start on the free tier or trial and run one real task end to end — not a demo prompt. That is the only way to tell whether it fits how you actually work.
Check the limits that bite
Find the constraint that will matter at your volume: generation credits, seats, export quality or rate limits. It is usually not the headline price.
Decide in a week
Set a date to keep or cancel. Tools that survive on 'I might use it later' are how subscription costs quietly accumulate.
FAQs
- Is there a free version?
- Yes — Free on the Free plan.
- Can I use the output commercially?
- Generally yes on paid plans, but rights differ by tier and change over time. Check the vendor's current terms for your specific plan before client work.
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