To ensure modifications remain free and open, part of Flexpilot IDE is under GNU GPLv3. The extension uses GPLv3, while the IDE retains an MIT license. This balance supports fairness and collaboration, aligning with our goals.
Flexpilot IDE is free to use, but to access the AI features, you will need to bring your own LLM API keys. Providers like GitHub Models API, Google Gemini API, and others offer generous free tiers that you can take advantage of.
Flexpilot IDE is a fork of Code - OSS (MIT licensed), the base of VS Code. Its AI features use the same APIs as GitHub Copilot, resulting in a similar look and feel.
Yes, Flexpilot supports OpenAI-compatible offline models like Ollama and LMStudio. Refer to our documentation for detailed setup instructions.
Flexpilot IDE is open-source, privacy-focused, and offers a similar experience to VS Code with support for GitHub Copilot extensions. For a detailed comparison against each of the top competitors, click here.