What is Tabby?
Tabby is a code & dev tool and completely free. Self-hosted AI coding assistant — Copilot on your own GPU. We rate it 8.3/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (Apache-2.0), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
Tabby at a glance
| Category | Code & Dev |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ Apache-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23k |
| Our score | 8.3/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate Tabby
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (Apache-2.0) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 23k GitHub stars.
Tabby FAQ
Is Tabby free?
Yes. Tabby is completely free to use.
Is Tabby open source?
Yes — Tabby is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best Tabby alternatives?
We track 10 other code & dev tools you can compare with Tabby in the directory.
How do we rate Tabby?
We score Tabby 8.3 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
