GitHub Copilot
About GitHub Copilot
AI pair programmer integrated across major IDEs, CLI, and mobile apps. Features an intelligent Auto model selection system routing tasks to optimal models like GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, or Gemini 3.8 Flash based on cost and quality configurations. Native desktop app provides a unified workspace for managing repositories and agents. Following a shift to usage-based billing, Agent Mode consumes AI Credits, with a flat rate of 1 premium credit per issue. Recent September 2026 updates include Copilot code review approvals, custom properties suggestions, and budget increase requests.
Pricing
- $0/mo: Free - Unlimited Next Edit completions and 50 chat requests.
- $10/mo: Pro - Advanced features for individuals with a $15 monthly AI Credit allowance.
- $39/mo: Pro+ - Expanded agent capabilities with a $70 monthly AI Credit allowance.
- $100/mo: Max - Designed for high-volume agent workflows with a $200 monthly AI Credit allowance.
- $19-$39/user/mo: Business/Enterprise - Pooled credits across organizations with allowances matching their subscription cost.
What people are saying
Sentiment improved slightly in August 2026 after Microsoft addressed complaints about unpredictable agent costs by introducing a flat rate for the Code Agent. However, overall frustration with token-based billing persists.
- "Really nice: Microsoft dropped the cost of GitHub Copilot Code Agent to 1 premium credit per issue, no matter the complexity. Last month I hit my quota in 9 days and had to wait for reset. This month? Already blown past what would’ve been my limit." — Doug Finke (August 2026)
- "It makes total sense to me how it isn’t sustainable for Copilot anymore, I’m just wondering is this also the case for the others inevitably? I moved from Windsurf to GitHub Copilot because of the pricing and credit limits." — Anonymous User (August 2026)