Comparing token efficiency: GitHub Copilot vs. Claude Code
alex_bababu · reddit · 2026-09-02
The author is evaluating GitHub Copilot (using Anthropic models) against Claude Code for their team. Due to pricing differences per token, they are seeking insights on whether there is a real difference in token efficiency between the two harnesses when using the exact same model and repository instructions. They are specifically interested in how factors like prompt caching, context assembly, and system prompting overhead impact actual token burn in practice. No specific data has been provided in responses yet.
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