Tabby replaces 4 paid apps

One open-source tool, 4 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

Tabby $0replaces $29/mo34k · active jun 2026docker to self-host🛠️ dev tools
the facts, verified

licenseApache-2.0

runsyour server

installRun the server from Docker or a standalone binary, then connect an editor extension

enginesLocal llama.cpp-backed completion, chat and embedding models or separately configured remote HTTP model endpoints

dataModels, configuration, logs, indexed source and Tabby's database live under TABBY_ROOT, which defaults to the user's .tabby directory

setupDownload and size suitable models, provide enough GPU or RAM, start the server, and configure each editor client

facts verified 2026-08-10

what it lets you cancel
GitHub CopilotKINDA$10/mo

Copilot-shaped completions and chat, paid for with your own GPU instead of a seat.

the catchCompletion quality and latency depend on the chosen model and hardware, and the GitHub and editor experience is less turnkey than Copilot.

the verdict →all GitHub Copilot alternatives →
JetBrains AI ProNOT REALLY$10/mo

Self-hosted completions and chat inside JetBrains; your GPU becomes the subscription.

the verdict →
TabnineNOT REALLY$9/mo

The direct answer: self-hosted repository completions and chat through your own models.

the verdict →
Sourcegraph CodyNOT REALLYusage-based

Self-hosted repository completions and chat, without Sourcegraph's enterprise search layer.

the catchIt covers self-hosted completions and chat, but not Sourcegraph's enterprise-scale cross-repository search and context graph.

the verdict →all Sourcegraph Cody alternatives →

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