GitHub Copilot Pricing 2026
by GitHub (Microsoft) · Last verified 2026-06-06
Plans
3
Starting at
Free
Max plan
$39/mo
API
No API
Best for
💻 Codingmulti-IDE supportautocompleteprice
Limitations:weaker agent mode vs Cursorusage-based billing from June 2026
Plans & Pricing
Free
Students, hobbyists — includes GitHub Student free access
Free
Models: GPT-4o (limited), Claude Sonnet (limited)
completions: 2000/monthpremium requests: 50
Pro
Best value for coding AI — half the price of Cursor Pro
$10/mo
Models: GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4.6, o3-mini
completions: unlimitedpremium requests: 300ai credits included: $10/mooverage: $0.04/request
⚠️ Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim. Usage-based billing from June 1, 2026.
Pro+
Power developers needing frontier models in IDE
$39/mo
Models: All including Claude Opus 4.6, o3
premium requests: 1500ai credits included: $39/mo
Recommended for these tasks
💻 Coding & Development
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes, GitHub Copilot has a free plan. Students, hobbyists — includes GitHub Student free access
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot offers 3 plans: Free at Free, Pro at $10/mo, Pro+ at $39/mo.
Is GitHub Copilot worth it in 2026?
GitHub Copilot is particularly strong for: coding, multi-IDE support, autocomplete. At $10/month, it's a versatile choice for power users. Use the optimizer to see if it fits your workflow.
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Pricing last verified 2026-06-06. All prices in USD/month (monthly billing). Annual billing typically saves 15-20%. Verify current prices at each provider's official pricing page before subscribing.