Twinny
Twinny: Twinny combines code completion, contextual chat and review with model-server choice. Ranked #21 of 43 in AI Coding Assistant Extensions for VS Code by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for VS Code users who want local-model support and review.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forVS Code users who want local-model support and review
- Free planYes
- Paid from$6/seat/mo
- Codebase contextYes
- Founded2023
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Offers inline completion, contextual chat and edits reviewed as diffs
- Workspace search and code review cover files, branches and pull requests
- Connects to local model servers and supports a self-hosted team gateway
Where it doesn't
- Requires users to connect and configure a model server
- Team’s $6 rate applies only to seats beyond the first five
- Team and Enterprise plans are billed annually
Our verdict on Twinny
Twinny is a Visual Studio Code extension for developers who want AI assistance while keeping the choice of model server. It covers inline code completion, chat that can use files, symbols, problems, Git changes and terminal context, and inline edits presented as diffs. Workspace indexing supports code search and chat context; review covers working trees, branches and GitHub pull requests. Its breadth suits individuals and teams seeking more than autocomplete, especially those who prefer local or self-hosted model options.
The model and deployment choices are a central part of Twinny’s fit. It connects with Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp and OpenAI-compatible servers, and supports cloud, desktop and self-hosted deployment. The extension and gateway are MIT licensed; Twinny states it has no telemetry or sign-in. Teams can run a gateway with developer keys, usage reporting and policy controls. GitHub, GitLab, Gitea and Bitbucket support connect it to code hosting, with Slack, Discord and Microsoft Teams also listed. This is a focused VS Code ecosystem rather than a broad multi-editor offering, so it fits teams already comfortable managing their model infrastructure better than buyers wanting a managed, editor-independent service.
The permanent Free plan is $0 per gateway and includes the extension, gateway and community support. Team costs $6 per extra seat per month, billed annually, and applies only to seats beyond the first five; it adds team policy and plugins, recording and email support. Enterprise is $10 per seat per month, billed annually, and includes an organization license covering any number of gateways, priority support with a named contact, and invoice or purchase-order billing. A 30-day free trial is also listed. Solo developers can start without a subscription, while teams should weigh annual billing and server setup against the gateway controls they need. Buyers seeking a simple, preconfigured assistant may prefer a product that does not depend on choosing a model server.
Your product? Our editors can test Twinny in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $99/mo →
Twinny pricing
All 3 Twinny plans and prices →
Twinny fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $6/seat/mo |
| Codebase context | Yes |
| Inline completions | Yes |
| Model choice | Multiple |
| Editor chat | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Visual Studio Code |
| Free AI requests | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, OpenAI-compatible servers, GitHub, GitLab … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | twinny.dev |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Twinny integrations
Twinny lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Ollama
- LM Studio
- llama.cpp
- OpenAI-compatible servers
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Gitea
- Bitbucket
- Slack
- Discord
- Microsoft Teams
Alternatives to Twinny
- Baidu ComateA broad IDE assistant spanning completions, agents, testing and multi-file edits.9.3
- Tongyi LingmaA broad coding toolkit for developers who want project-aware assistance and agent tasks.9.2
- Tencent CodeBuddyA cross-IDE coding assistant combining project-aware completion, chat, and coding agents.9.1
Used Twinny? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used Twinny for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
Twinny is listed in our AI Coding Assistant Extensions for VS Code directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/twinny/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/twinny.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update