GitHub Copilot users get a rude awakening as new AI pricing goes into effect

GitHub Copilot's internal estimator suggests some users could pay hundreds more under a usage-based AI pricing model that went into effect this week.

Microsoft’s New GitHub Copilot Pricing Model May Increase Costs for Heavy AI Users

Microsoft has introduced token-based pricing for GitHub Copilot, making developer costs depend on actual AI usage and workload intensity.
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Devs Sound Off on Usage-Based Copilot Pricing Change: 'You Will Get Less, but Pay the Same Price'

GitHub Copilot plans will move to usage-based billing on June 1, 2026, replacing Premium Request Units (PRUs) with GitHub AI Credits tied to token consumption. Base plan prices are unchanged, but ...