ai models
Warning
I’m experimenting models. It’s only my personal view.
| Model | Good | Bad |
|---|---|---|
| gpt-4o | - Fast - General purpose - Respect system prompts | - Sometimes does not provide good suggestion |
| claude-3.7-sonnet | - Good code suggestion | - A bit slow - Often timeout / rate limited |
| claude-sonnet-4 | - Fast - Really good code suggestion | - Works best with claude code |
| gemini-2.5-pro | - “Free” - Fast | - A bit slow - Often timeout / rate limited |
Difference Between Using claude-sonnet-4 with GitHub Copilot License vs. Anthropic License
1. Provider and Integration
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GitHub Copilot License:
- The model is accessed via GitHub Copilot, which is integrated into editors like VS Code, Neovim, and JetBrains IDEs.
- The experience is tailored for code completion, code suggestions, and developer productivity.
- The model may be fine-tuned or prompt-engineered specifically for Copilot workflows.
- Usage is governed by GitHub’s terms of service and privacy policy.
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Anthropic License:
- The model is accessed directly via Anthropic’s API or platform (e.g., Claude web interface, API endpoints).
- You have more flexibility in how you use the model (e.g., chatbots, custom apps, research).
- Usage is governed by Anthropic’s terms of service and privacy policy.
2. Features and Capabilities
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GitHub Copilot:
- Focused on code generation, completion, and in-editor assistance.
- May have guardrails or limitations specific to code safety and compliance.
- May not expose the full range of model capabilities (e.g., general conversation, document analysis).
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Anthropic Direct:
- Full access to the model’s capabilities, including general conversation, reasoning, summarization, and more.
- Can be used for a wider range of tasks beyond code (e.g., writing, analysis, Q&A).
3. Pricing and Quotas
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GitHub Copilot:
- Pricing is per user/month, bundled with Copilot features.
- Usage is typically unlimited within reasonable bounds for code completion.
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Anthropic:
- Pricing is based on API usage (tokens in/out).
- You pay for what you use, which can be more cost-effective or more expensive depending on your usage pattern.
4. Data Privacy and Security
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GitHub Copilot:
- Your code and prompts may be sent to GitHub/Microsoft servers.
- Subject to GitHub’s data handling and retention policies.
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Anthropic:
- Your data is sent directly to Anthropic.
- Subject to Anthropic’s data handling and retention policies.
5. Customization and Control
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GitHub Copilot:
- Limited customization; you use the model as provided by GitHub.
- No direct access to model parameters or API.
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Anthropic:
- More control over prompts, system instructions, and API usage.
- Can integrate into custom workflows and applications.
Summary Table:
| Aspect | GitHub Copilot License | Anthropic License |
|---|---|---|
| Access | In-editor (Copilot) | API, web, custom apps |
| Focus | Code completion | General-purpose AI |
| Customization | Low | High |
| Pricing | Subscription | Pay-per-use (tokens) |
| Data Policy | GitHub/Microsoft | Anthropic |
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