Tabnine
Free TierPrivacy-focused AI code completion
Based on 5,100 reviews • Last updated February 15, 2026
What is Tabnine?
Tabnine is an AI code assistant that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers code completion, chat, and test generation while keeping your code private — with options to run models locally or on your own infrastructure. Trusted by enterprises with strict data policies.
Best for:
Enterprise developers and teams that need AI coding assistance with strict privacy requirements
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓Best-in-class privacy
- ✓Local/self-hosted option
- ✓Zero data retention
- ✓Good for enterprises
- ✓Supports all major IDEs
✕ Cons
- ✕Less capable than Copilot for complex tasks
- ✕Basic tier is limited
- ✕Smaller model ecosystem
- ✕Less context awareness than Cursor
Key Features
Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tabnine private?
Yes, Tabnine offers zero data retention — your code is never stored or used for training. Enterprise plans can run completely on your own infrastructure.
How does Tabnine compare to GitHub Copilot?
Tabnine prioritizes privacy with local/self-hosted options, while Copilot offers more powerful completions. Tabnine is preferred by enterprises with strict data policies.
What IDEs does Tabnine support?
Tabnine supports VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.), Neovim, Eclipse, and more.
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