GitHub recognized as a Leader by IDC MarketScape
August 5, 2025
GitHub was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for AI Coding and Software Engineering Technologies.
The report noted, “GitHub Copilot is one of the most widely adopted AI-powered coding assistants in the world. Launched in 2021, Copilot has become a cornerstone of the modern developer's toolkit, integrating deeply with GitHub's ecosystem and a wide range of IDEs.” We believe this recognition affirms GitHub Copilot as a widely adopted, enterprise-ready AI coding platform, built into the tools developers already love and designed to streamline every step of the software development lifecycle.
GitHub’s differentiated value lies in its comprehensive, platform-driven approach to AI-powered development. As the IDC MarketScape notes, “The platform is designed to assist throughout the entire software development life cycle, from planning and code generation to testing, documentation, and code review, providing contextualized assistance at every stage. This comprehensive approach empowers organizations to streamline workflows, maintain code quality, and accelerate delivery across even the most complex, multiplatform projects.”

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons.
Discover how GitHub Copilot can help your team move faster, build smarter, and deliver with confidence at scale. Read the excerpt to learn more about why GitHub was named a Leader, and how GitHub Copilot can help your team accelerate innovation.