What does Tabby replace?

Tabby is a free alternative to GitHub Copilot ($120/yr).

Is Tabby open source?

Yes. Tabby is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Tabby is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot. Switching saves $120/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · Apache-2.0 Linux Self-hostable

TabbyML/tabby33.9k★last push Jun 30, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on tabby.tabbyml.com.

What does Tabby replace?: Tabby is a free alternative to GitHub Copilot ($120/yr).
Is Tabby open source?: Yes. Tabby is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Tabby run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Tabby?: Yes. Tabby is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.