Alternatives when GitHub Copilot is down
Temporary alternatives for when GitHub Copilot is down or erroring. Each one's current status is shown so you can pick one that works right now.
Alternatives you can use (with live status)
Codex
coding
Operational
30 days 99.68%
Claude Code
coding
Operational
30 days 96.28%
Cursor
coding
Operational
30 days 91.87%
Sorted by 30-day uptime (our own estimate), highest first. A service that looks fine right now but has been unstable over time appears lower. Uptime is not an official SLA figure.
Other options
WindsurfClineContinue
FAQ
What should I use when GitHub Copilot is down?
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Continue
Can I use the alternatives right now?
This page shows each alternative's current status. Pick one marked operational to use it right away.