
Tabby
Open-source self-hosted and cloud code assistant for real-time code completion, private alternative to GitHub Copilot
Overview
Tabby is an open-source code assistant under Apache 2.0 license that runs entirely on self-hosting on your own infrastructure: you deploy Tabby on a local server, VPS or private cloud and enjoy unlimited code completion without licensing fees. The platform indexes your entire codebase to understand local context and deliver more exact and relevant completion. For those preferring a managed cloud offering without infrastructure, Tabby Cloud uses transparent usage-based pricing: you receive $20 free credits each month, and anything beyond $10/month is charged automatically with hourly billing.
A Team/Enterprise plan on request adds centralized team management, full SAML SSO, enhanced technical support and advanced team workflows. The interface remains English only, with no official French localization announced. The main absolute strength is complete flexibility: choose between entirely free self-hosting to completely control your sensitive data, or paid managed cloud for frictionless operation without DevOps. The major weakness is that self-hosting imposes significant operational cost in GPU infrastructure, maintenance and updates, even if free in licensing terms.
Our verdict
Best for data-conscious teams or enterprises wanting to fully control infrastructure: open-source self-hosting eliminates dependence on commercial SaaS and keeps your data internal. Not for you if you lack DevOps skills or infrastructure: self-hosting imposes operational cost even if free in licensing.