Twinny review
Twinny combines code completion, contextual chat and review with model-server choice.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Twinny pros and cons
- 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
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