Tabby
Copilot-shaped completions and chat, paid for with your own GPU instead of a seat.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- self-hostedextensiondocker to self-host
- Installation
- Run the server from Docker or a standalone binary, then connect an editor extension
- Operational Setup
- Download and size suitable models, provide enough GPU or RAM, start the server, and configure each editor client
- Where Your Data Lives
- Models, configuration, logs, indexed source and Tabby's database live under TABBY_ROOT, which defaults to the user's .tabby directory
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Completion quality and latency depend on the chosen model and hardware, and the GitHub and editor experience is less turnkey than Copilot.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $10/mo ($120/yr) in subscriptions
Tabby FAQ
Common questions
Is Tabby free and open source?+
Tabby is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on self-host. Copilot-shaped completions and chat, paid for with your own GPU instead of a seat.
What paid software does Tabby replace?+
Tabby serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, saving up to $10/month ($120/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Tabby?+
Installation: Run the server from Docker or a standalone binary, then connect an editor extension. Setup notes: Download and size suitable models, provide enough GPU or RAM, start the server, and configure each editor client
What is the catch or trade-off with Tabby?+
Completion quality and latency depend on the chosen model and hardware, and the GitHub and editor experience is less turnkey than Copilot.