The New StackWednesday · June 3, 2026FREE

GitHub Copilot’s usage-based billing is live: Here’s what you need to know

GitHub has officially retired Copilot's premium request model and switched to usage-based billing as of Monday. The new pricing model charges based on the number of tokens used for code completions and chat interactions, rather than a flat monthly fee for premium features. This change affects all Copilot tiers, including individual, business, and enterprise plans. Under the new system, users are allocated a monthly allowance of tokens based on their subscription tier, with additional usage billed at a per-token rate. For example, Copilot Business users get 300,000 tokens per month included, with overage charged at $0.01 per 1,000 tokens. The move aims to align costs with actual usage, benefiting occasional users while potentially increasing costs for power users. GitHub has provided tools to monitor token consumption and set spending limits. The transition was announced earlier this year and has now taken effect.