Critique vs GitHub Copilot Code Review.
GitHub Copilot code review is the native review feature inside the GitHub Copilot product. It runs on GitHub's models, integrates directly into the GitHub PR UI, and is priced per user through Copilot Business or Enterprise.
Quick answer
Copilot code review is the path of least resistance if your org already pays for Copilot. Critique is the right pick when you want to route PRs through a wider frontier-model panel (including non-OpenAI models), see transparent per-PR credit cost, and use Remedy to actually land fixes.
Critique
Multi-model agentic code review for GitHub. Scout + lead + specialist sub-agents on every PR. Credit pool pricing from $12/mo, shared across the team.
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GitHub Copilot Code Review
Copilot Business is $19/user/mo and bundles code review. A 20-person team is $380/mo. Critique Pro is $35/mo team-shared.
Visit GitHub Copilot Code ReviewFeature-by-feature.
| Capability | Critique | GitHub Copilot Code Review |
|---|---|---|
| Model stack | 20+ frontier models including GPT-5.x, Claude 4.x, Gemini 3, Kimi K2, GLM-5, Grok | OpenAI-family models |
| Multi-agent | Scout + lead + specialists | Single-model |
| Fix agent | Remedy — patches and validation | Inline suggestions in IDE |
| Pricing | Team-shared credits from $12/mo | $19/user/mo (Business) or higher |
| Free repo chat | Yes (Critique Chat) | Part of Copilot Chat |
| Model transparency | You choose lead + sub-agents | Opaque vendor routing |
| Student / OSS | $5/mo with unlimited indexing | Free for verified students |
Verify pricing on github.com/features/copilot before purchase.
Why teams pick Critique
- Your team wants non-OpenAI model coverage — Claude, Gemini, Kimi, GLM — not a single vendor family.
- Per-PR cost transparency matters for your FinOps.
- You want a real fix agent that edits files, not only IDE suggestions.
- You want multi-specialist review (security, tests, architecture) instead of a single pass.
When GitHub Copilot Code Review is the right pick
- Your org is standardised on Copilot and procurement prefers one SKU.
- Your developers spend most of their time in the IDE suggestion loop, not PR review.
Questions teams ask us.
01Is Critique a good alternative to GitHub Copilot Code Review?
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Copilot code review is the path of least resistance if your org already pays for Copilot. Critique is the right pick when you want to route PRs through a wider frontier-model panel (including non-OpenAI models), see transparent per-PR credit cost, and use Remedy to actually land fixes.
02What does Critique cost compared to GitHub Copilot Code Review?
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Copilot Business is $19/user/mo and bundles code review. A 20-person team is $380/mo. Critique Pro is $35/mo team-shared. Critique's public pricing: Standard $12/mo, Pro $35/mo, Ultra $129/mo (all credit-pool, team-shared). Student and OSS maintainers get $5/mo with unlimited repository indexing.
03Which models does Critique use that GitHub Copilot Code Review does not?
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Critique routes 20+ frontier and mid-tier LLMs — GPT-5.4, Claude Opus 4.7, Gemini 3 Pro, Kimi K2.6, GLM-5, Grok 4, and more — as either the lead reviewer or specialist sub-agents on every PR. You pick which model drives each run; Critique handles caching, fallback, and credit accounting.
04Can I use Critique alongside GitHub Copilot Code Review?
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Yes. Many teams keep GitHub Copilot Code Review for its unique strength (see "When GitHub Copilot Code Review is the right pick" below) and add Critique as the multi-model review layer on every PR for independent coverage. Install the Critique GitHub App; it does not conflict with other review bots.
05How do I switch from another review tool to Critique?
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Install the Critique GitHub App on your organisation, pick the repos you want reviewed, optionally import your existing review policy (language, severity floor, custom instructions), and keep your current tool running in shadow for a week to compare findings. Most teams archive the older tool within two sprints.
Compare Critique against other tools.
See Critique on your own repo.
Create an account, try Critique Chat for free on any repo you have access to, and install the GitHub App on a single repo to see the multi-agent review panel in action before rolling out.