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Comparison
| Tool | Rank | Tier · score | Free tier | Paid | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CodeRabbit | #1 | A 8.6 | Free forever for public repos | Essentials $24/user/mo annual ($30 monthly); Team $48 ($60); Advanced $72 | Teams drowning in AI-written PRs |
| GitHub Copilot code review | #2 | A 8.2 | Limited in Free | Included in Pro $10/mo and up (AI Credits) | Teams already on GitHub |
| Cursor Bugbot | #3 | A 8.0 | No | Included in Premium $30/mo and up | Cursor users |
⚠ marks a price or plan detail we couldn't fully confirm on the official page. Scores: 0.4×Quality + 0.2×Ease + 0.2×Value + 0.2×Momentum, editorial judgments, not lab tests.
Who should pick which
- Pick CodeRabbit for: Teams drowning in AI-written PRs.
- Pick GitHub Copilot code review for: Teams already on GitHub.
- Pick Cursor Bugbot for: Cursor users.
FAQ
Is CodeRabbit free?
Free forever for public repos. Paid: Essentials $24/user/mo annual ($30 monthly); Team $48 ($60); Advanced $72.
Does GitHub Copilot include AI code review?
Yes. On our board: free tier "Limited in Free"; paid "Included in Pro $10/mo and up (AI Credits)".
Does Cursor include AI code review?
Cursor Bugbot is included in Premium $30/mo and up. Free plan: No.
How does ToolTier rank these tools?
Each tool is scored 1–10 on quality (40%), ease (20%), price/value (20%), and momentum (20%). Scores are editorial judgments built from public benchmarks, published reviews, and official pricing pages, not hands-on lab tests yet. We re-check the rankings every Monday and log every change. How we rank.
Does ToolTier get paid by these tools?
Of the tools on this page: CodeRabbit runs an affiliate program; we found no affiliate program for GitHub Copilot code review, Cursor Bugbot. Some links on ToolTier are or may become affiliate links, which can pay us if you buy. Rankings are never for sale, and payment never changes a ranking. How we make money.
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