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GitHub Copilot pricing (Oct 2026)
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Pricing model:Credits
- Cheapest paid plan
- $10/mo — Pro
- Free tier
- Yes
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
All plans
Free
Free only- Included usage
- 2,000 completions + 50 chat requests/mo
Pro
$10/mo- Included usage
- $15/mo GitHub AI Credits ($10 base + $5 flex)
- Overage
- Paid usage at $0.01/credit with budget
Pro+
$39/mo- Included usage
- $70/mo AI Credits ($39 base + $31 flex)
- Overage
- $0.01/credit
Max
$100/mo- Included usage
- $200/mo AI Credits
- Overage
- $0.01/credit
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Works with
- Models
- GPT
- Claude
- Kimi
- Grok
- Gemini
- MCP
- Integrations
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- IDEs / Platforms
- Visual Studio Code
- JetBrains IDEs
- Xcode
- Visual Studio
- Eclipse
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- GitHub.com
- Copilot CLI
- API
- Public API
Notes
1 AI credit = $0.01. Completions unlimited on paid plans. Flex allotments 'may change over time'. Business/Enterprise prices not in captured text.
GitHub Copilot pricing FAQ
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot starts at $10/mo for the Pro plan. 3 paid plans are listed. Prices checked 2026-10-16.
Does GitHub Copilot have a free plan?
Yes. Yes
What happens if I go over my GitHub Copilot limit?
Pro: Paid usage at $0.01/credit with budget Pro+: $0.01/credit Max: $0.01/credit
Does GitHub Copilot support MCP?
Yes. GitHub Copilot works as an MCP client and an MCP server.
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