Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot: 2026 Showdown

Hey StackHK readers,

This week we're tackling the question we get asked most often: Claude Code or GitHub Copilot? After 12 days of side-by-side testing, we have a clear answer — but it depends on how you work.

Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot

Claude Code scored higher (9.2 vs 8.6), but the real story is about workflow fit. Claude Code is a terminal agent that thinks across your entire codebase. GitHub Copilot is an IDE assistant that helps you write code faster. They're solving different problems.

TL;DR: If you work in the terminal and handle complex multi-file projects, Claude Code is the best investment you can make. If you want AI that works in your existing IDE without changing how you code, Copilot is the pragmatic choice.

Read the full comparison →

Midjourney V7: First Impressions

We've been testing Midjourney's new V7 model for two weeks. The short version: it's a significant leap in texture detail and lighting. Images look more "real" than ever, with a noticeable improvement in skin texture, fabric rendering, and environmental lighting. The Discord interface remains the biggest friction point.

Read our updated Midjourney review →

New: Best Of Section

We launched our new Best Of section this week — curated, ranked lists of the best AI tools in every category. Starting with AI Coding Tools (5 ranked) and expanding to all 10 categories over the coming weeks.

Browse Best Of lists →

This Week's Picks

• Gamma (8.3) — Still the fastest way to create a pitch deck from scratch
• Windsurf (8.0) — Flow mode is genuinely useful for codebase-wide awareness
• v0 by Vercel (8.2) — Best UI prototyping tool we've tested this year

See you next Friday,
The StackHK Team