Tabnine
Tabnine: private AI coding for engineering teams
Tabnine combines code completions, IDE chat and coding agents with private deployment and organisation controls. Now part of Tricentis, its current commercial access is handled through the new owner; the legacy free extension no longer accepts new users.
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Code assistance with a focus on company context and control
Tabnine brings AI assistance into existing development environments rather than requiring every developer to move to a new editor. Code completions support work in the file, while IDE chat can explain a selected block, suggest tests or discuss a change. Explicit code references and reusable commands help connect a question to the relevant part of the project. That makes the product especially relevant to teams with established repositories and editor preferences.
The broader agent experience can act on development tasks instead of only answering questions. Tabnine separates these actions from its upgraded Chat mode, which uses read-only tools and excludes MCP connections. In the terminal, its Plugin for OpenCode adds Tabnine authentication, served models and organisation policies to the underlying agent. Administrators can control model access, coding guidance and the tools an agent may use. These controls are part of the deployment, rather than a promise that every change will always require a manual prompt.
Private deployment and organisation context distinguish Tabnine from a typical individual coding subscription. Tricentis acquired the company in July 2026 and described its Context Engine as a connection between code and wider engineering information. Existing documentation and enterprise integrations remain relevant, but the old pricing route now leads to the new owner. The legacy extension and CLI also have specific access and maintenance limits, so current commercial terms and the supported agent route matter more than historical plan prices.
Best for
- Engineering organisations needing private deployment
- Teams using shared code context and administrative policies
- Existing Tabnine customers managing the CLI transition
Limitations
Current pricing and new-customer terms come through Tricentis. The legacy free extension does not onboard new users; the legacy CLI is deprecated after 31 December 2026. Private deployment and third-party model access have different requirements and data terms. Generated code still needs review.
Tabnine features
Code completions in the editor
Get suggestions while writing code in a supported IDE, alongside the project’s existing tools.
Chat about selected code
Explain code, request tests or documentation, and focus a conversation using explicit project references.
Coding agents with team policies
Develop changes through agent tools, with organisation rules governing available models, commands and connected tools.
Private deployment options
Tabnine documents private installation and authentication controls for organisations with deployment requirements.
OpenCode terminal integration
The Tabnine Plugin for OpenCode combines terminal-agent features with Tabnine sign-in, served models and governance. Teams must have Agents enabled.
Tabnine pricing
See current plans. Plans and included features vary. Visit Tabnine for full plan details and current offers.
Technical specifications
Coding assistants
| Feature | Tabnine |
|---|---|
| Editor and terminal interfaces | Code completions and chat in supported IDEs, coding agents, and a terminal agent through Tabnine Plugin for OpenCode on macOS, Windows and Linux. Legacy CLI support ends after 31 December 2026.Enterprise access and legacy CLI transition |
| Repository context | Project code can be selected or mentioned in chat. Organisation context and coding guidelines help tailor assistance to shared repositories and internal conventions.IDE context and organisation configuration |
| Agent actions | Agents can develop changes, tests and documentation. Upgraded Chat uses read-only tools; MCP access belongs to Agent mode. Agent write and command actions follow organisation policies.Agent actions are distinct from Chat |
| Model access | Tabnine offers its own models and supported third-party model families. Administrators control available models; the OpenCode plugin serves only models enabled through Tabnine.Model list and deployment-dependent availability |
| Execution and review controls | Private installation, SAML authentication and administrative controls are documented. Proprietary-model privacy claims do not automatically cover third-party models. Tools and MCP access can be restricted by organisation policy.Deployment and model-specific data terms |
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Is Tabnine still free?
The legacy VS Code extension no longer onboards new users. Its marketplace Free label describes the extension download and does not establish free access to the current service. Current commercial access should be confirmed with Tricentis.
Who owns Tabnine?
Tricentis announced its acquisition of Tabnine on 30 July 2026. Tabnine’s former pricing route now redirects to Tricentis, while its documentation and existing-customer links remain available.
Can Tabnine be privately deployed?
Tabnine documents private installation and enterprise authentication options. Deployment requirements, supported models and commercial terms depend on the organisation’s arrangement.
What is replacing the legacy Tabnine CLI?
The documentation directs users to the Tabnine Plugin for OpenCode. The legacy CLI receives only critical updates through 31 December 2026 and is deprecated afterwards. The new plugin requires Tabnine Agents to be enabled for the team.
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