Tabby

Self-hosted, open-source AI coding assistant.

7.5/10

At a glance

Vendor: TabbyML
Pricing: Free self-hosted Community (up to 5 users); Team from $19/user/mo
Free tier: Yes
Best for: Self-hosted, open-source AI coding assistant.

Our verdict

The privacy pick: if compliance says your code can't touch a third-party cloud, Tabby is the most practical self-hosted AI assistant. Everyone else should weigh the ops cost.

Pricing: Free self-hosted Community (up to 5 users); Team from $19/user/mo · Vendor: TabbyML

Scores

★★★★☆7.5/10

Ease Of Use6/10

Output Quality7/10

Speed8/10

Value9/10

Pros & cons

Pros

Complete data control — code never leaves your infra
Open source (Apache 2.0)
No per-seat AI fees on the free tier
VS Code and JetBrains support

Cons

Requires your own server/GPU
Weaker suggestions than frontier cloud models
Real setup effort vs. sign-up-and-go tools

📡 On our radar: we re-check this tool's pricing and feature set against official sources on a rolling basis. Last site-wide refresh: 2026-09-29. Prices change fast — confirm on the official site before buying.

FAQ

Is Tabby worth it?

The privacy pick: if compliance says your code can't touch a third-party cloud, Tabby is the most practical self-hosted AI assistant. Everyone else should weigh the ops cost.

How much does Tabby cost?

Free self-hosted Community (up to 5 users); Team from $19/user/mo. Prices change — check the official site for the latest.

What is Tabby best for?

Self-hosted, open-source AI coding assistant.