# Switch from GitHub Copilot to Supermaven

> Developers who only want autocomplete want lower latency and a larger context window at the same $10 price point.

Source: https://ai.dosa.dev/switch/github-copilot-to-supermaven · Copilot Migrations · Updated 2026-10-15 · Published by dosa.dev

## Why switch

Developers who only want autocomplete want lower latency and a larger context window at the same $10 price point. Same entry price ($10/mo per seat).

## Cost delta

| | GitHub Copilot | Supermaven |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Copilot Pro ($10/mo) | Pro ($10/mo) |
| Per-seat monthly delta | $0 | |
| 10-dev team annual delta | $0 | |

Same entry price ($10/mo per seat). Model it: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cost-calculator?team=10&seats=supermaven:Pro

## Config migration

- GitHub Copilot rules: `.github/copilot-instructions.md`
- Supermaven rules: not covered by the Rules Converter — check its own project-config docs

## 4-step checklist

1. **Audit & export your GitHub Copilot rules** — GitHub Copilot reads repo-level rules from .github/copilot-instructions.md. Supermaven isn't covered by the Rules Converter — check its own project-config docs and keep these notes as team docs.
2. **Install & configure Supermaven** — Download Supermaven from the official site. Pricing: Freemium — entry plan Pro at $10/mo. (https://supermaven.com?utm_source=ai.dosa.dev&utm_medium=referral)
3. **Adapt your daily workflow (IDE Plugins → IDE Plugins)** — You stay in your editor with a different plugin — mostly new keybindings, approval flow and pricing model. Supermaven is best for developers working in VS Code, JetBrains, or Neovim who require fast code completion and need to reference large portions of their codebase.
4. **Run a one-week parallel pilot, then reallocate seats** — Same entry price ($10/mo per seat). Keep GitHub Copilot active for one sprint while Supermaven handles new tasks; cancel seats only after velocity holds. (https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cost-calculator?team=10&seats=supermaven:Pro)

## What you gain

- Supermaven is best for developers working in VS Code, JetBrains, or Neovim who require fast code completion and need to reference large portions of their codebase.
- 1 million token context window.
- Low-latency inline code completion.
- Supermaven Chat for interacting with models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o.

## What you give up

- GitHub Copilot is positioned for developers seeking to accelerate their coding workflow, automate routine tasks like commit messages and PR reviews, and leverage agent-driven development to handle complex multi-file changes. — confirm Supermaven covers that before cancelling seats.
- Supermaven is not ideal for new users looking for long-term active development or new support, as the company is sunsetting the standalone product in favor of migrating users to the Cursor editor.

Running both: Running both is mostly redundant — pilot Supermaven on one repo for a sprint, then pick one.

## Spec sheet

| | [GitHub Copilot](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/github-copilot) | [Supermaven](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/supermaven) |
|---|---|---|
| Company | GitHub | Supermaven |
| Category | IDE Extensions & Plugins | IDE Extensions & Plugins |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Entry paid plan | Copilot Pro ($10/mo) | Pro ($10/mo) |
| Rules file | .github/copilot-instructions.md | - |

## FAQ

### How do I convert my GitHub Copilot rules to Supermaven?

Supermaven isn't covered by the Rules Converter — check its own project-config docs and keep your .github/copilot-instructions.md contents as team docs.

### Is Supermaven cheaper than GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot starts at Copilot Pro ($10/mo); Supermaven starts at Pro ($10/mo). Same entry price ($10/mo per seat).

### What do I lose when switching from GitHub Copilot to Supermaven?

GitHub Copilot is positioned for developers seeking to accelerate their coding workflow, automate routine tasks like commit messages and PR reviews, and leverage agent-driven development to handle complex multi-file changes. — confirm Supermaven covers that before cancelling seats. Supermaven is not ideal for new users looking for long-term active development or new support, as the company is sunsetting the standalone product in favor of migrating users to the Cursor editor.

### Can I use GitHub Copilot and Supermaven together?

Running both is mostly redundant — pilot Supermaven on one repo for a sprint, then pick one.

## Links

- GitHub Copilot review: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/github-copilot
- Supermaven review: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/supermaven
- Cost calculator: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cost-calculator?team=10&seats=supermaven:Pro