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GitHub Copilot pricing (Oct 2026)

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CodingAgentMCP clientMCP server
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
  • MCP client

    “You can use MCP to extend the capabilities of GitHub Copilot by integrating it with a wide range of existing tools and services.” — source

  • MCP server

    “The GitHub MCP server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provided and maintained by GitHub.” — source

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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