Tabnine pricing & review
Privacy-focused AI code assistant with self-hosting options.
Last checked January 15, 2026
Overview
Tabnine emphasizes privacy and control, offering completion and chat with options to run models privately or self-hosted for enterprises with strict data rules. It has a limited free tier and a mid-priced Dev plan, appealing to teams that care about code privacy.
Feature highlights
- Code completion
- Chat
- Self-hosting (enterprise)
- Privacy controls
- Free tier
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong privacy story
- Self-hosting option
- Reasonable Dev price
Cons
- Completions trail top rivals
- Best features are enterprise-only
Best for
Tabnine is best suited to privacy-conscious teams that may need self-hosting. If that matches your needs, the free plan is a low-risk way to try it.
Tabnine comparisons
Tabnine FAQ
Does Tabnine have a free plan?
Yes. Basic free plan with short code completions.
How much does Tabnine cost?
Tabnine starts at $9/mo Dev. Per-seat Dev plan; Enterprise adds self-hosting and admin controls with custom pricing. The highest known plan is Custom Enterprise (self-hosted).
Who is Tabnine best for?
Tabnine is best for privacy-conscious teams that may need self-hosting.
Does Tabnine offer an API?
No, Tabnine does not currently offer a public API.
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