Tabnine rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Rate limits, context window, message limits, file upload caps and image generation limits - all Tabnine plans compared.
Tabnine usage limits by plan
| Completions | Limited | Basic completions on free tier |
| Chat Messages | 1 messages/day | Severely limited on free |
| Ide Support | Limited | Basic IDE support on free |
| Completions | Unlimited | Unlimited on Dev and Enterprise |
| Chat Messages | Unlimited | Unlimited chat requests |
| Context Window | full codebase tokens | Full codebase context awareness |
| Data Retention | zero days | Code never leaves your environment |
What happens when you hit Tabnine's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Tabnine limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Tabnine uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Tabnine's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Tabnine limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Tabnine message limit?
Tabnine message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Tabnine have a file upload limit?
Yes, Tabnine enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Tabnine limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Tabnine limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Tabnine's rate limit?
Tabnine will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.