AI BriefingCopilot Shifts to Usage-Based Billing
Key point
Starting June 2026, GitHub Copilot will move to a 'GitHub AI Credits' system that charges based on token usage.
Details
GitHub announced that starting June 1, 2026, all Copilot plans will transition from the existing Premium Requests (PRU) model to a Usage-based billing model.
The new model operates through GitHub AI Credits, with costs calculated based on input, output, and cached token consumption. This move comes as Copilot evolves beyond a simple editor assistance tool into an Agentic platform that requires costly inference.
Key Changes:
- Base Plan Pricing Unchanged: The monthly subscription fees for Copilot Pro ($10), Pro+ ($39), Business ($19), and Enterprise ($39) remain unchanged, but each plan will include AI Credits equivalent to its price.
- Free Items: Code completions and Next Edit suggestions will not consume AI Credits.
- Limitations: The existing 'Fallback to lower-spec models' feature will be removed, and usage will be controlled based on available credits and admin-configured budgets.
- Code Review: Copilot code review will consume GitHub Actions minutes in addition to AI Credits.
Starting in early May, users will be able to use the Preview bill feature on the Billing Overview page to check estimated costs.
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