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GitHub is transitioning Copilot to a usage-based billing model starting June 1, 2026. This change will affect how users are charged for interactions based on token consumption. Pricing will vary depending on the model used and the number of tokens consumed during interactions.
- ▪Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub will implement usage-based billing for Copilot instead of request-based billing.
- ▪The cost of interactions will depend on the model used and the number of tokens consumed, with 1 AI credit equaling $0.01 USD.
- ▪Individual and business plans will have different allowances for GitHub AI Credits, and additional usage will incur extra charges.
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GitHub Copilot/Reference/Copilot billing/Models and pricingModels and pricing for GitHub CopilotSee per-token pricing for the models available in GitHub Copilot and reference rates for additional usage across plans.Copy as MarkdownIn this articleHow model pricing worksPricing tablesCode completionsPricing and usage cost considerations for Copilot code reviewModel multipliers for annual Copilot Pro and Copilot Pro+ subscribersFootnotesImportant Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub is moving Copilot from request-based billing to usage-based billing. See Usage-based billing for organizations and enterprises and Usage-based billing for individuals. The pricing tables below reflect the new usage-based billing rates that will take effect on June 1, 2026.
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