Angry devs vow to flee GitHub Copilot as metered billing takes hold
Developers are expressing frustration with GitHub Copilot's new usage-based billing system implemented by Microsoft. Many users report quickly exhausting their monthly credits, leading to concerns about productivity and budgeting. The change has prompted some developers to consider abandoning Copilot in favor of alternative AI solutions.
- ▪Developers are unhappy with GitHub Copilot's new metered billing policy, which they say hinders productivity.
- ▪Many users report using a significant portion of their monthly credits in just a few hours under the new system.
- ▪Some developers are considering switching to alternative AI tools due to the high costs associated with the new billing model.
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