GitHub Copilot vs Self-Hosted Code AI Cost Comparison

Compare the total cost of GitHub Copilot ($10-$39/dev/mo) vs self-hosted code completion using Continue.dev, Ollama, or Codeium for engineering teams.

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LTV:CAC Ratio

ARPU ($/month)
Monthly Churn %
CAC ($)
Gross Margin %
LTV
$3500
LTV:CAC
11.67
Payback
2.9 mo
Health
Healthy ✓
Benchmark: LTV:CAC ≥ 3 is healthy. Payback under 12 months is excellent. Under 1 means you lose money on each customer.
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How It Works

Compare the total cost of GitHub Copilot ($10-$39/dev/mo) vs self-hosted code completion using Continue.dev, Ollama, or Codeium for engineering teams

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Continue — The continue recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the copilot vs self-hosted result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the Continue for the scenario you are assessing. Compare the total cost of GitHub Copilot ($10-$39/dev/mo) vs self-hosted code completion using Continue.dev, Ollama, or Codeium for engineering teams. Use the copilot vs self-hosted result to inform your calculation.

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