GitHub Copilot Pro
The incumbent AI coding assistant — $10/mo for GPT/Claude/Gemini via AI credits.
Bottom line
GitHub Copilot Pro at $10/month is the cheapest serious Western AI-coding subscription, and the most widely deployed. Since 2026-06-01 it bills via AI credits across GPT, Claude and Gemini. It is a useful midpoint between Cursor ($20) and the cheapest Chinese plans — but the same model access remains available far more cheaply through the Chinese alternatives listed here.
Pricing and tiers
| Tier | Price | Models | Limits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $10/mo | — | 1,000 AI credits/month + unlimited completions | The standard individual tier. Since 2026-06-01 Copilot bills via AI credits consumed across GPT, Claude and Gemini models; Pro includes 1,000 credits/month plus unlimited completions. A free tier (2,000 completions/month) also exists. |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | — | 3,000 AI credits/month · access to premium models | — |
| Max | $100/mo | — | Highest individual credit allowance | — |
Quota and rate limits explained
- Metering unit
- Since 2026-06-01, usage is metered in AI credits consumed per request across GPT/Claude/Gemini models. Pro includes 1,000 credits/month plus unlimited completions; Pro+ includes 3,000.
- 5-hour rolling window
- Not officially specified
- Weekly quota
- Not officially specified
- Monthly quota
- Not officially specified
- Concurrency
- Not officially specified
- Quota refresh
- Not officially specified
- When quota runs out
- Not officially specified
- Credits reset monthly.
- A free tier offers 2,000 completions/month with no AI credits.
Supported models
Copilot routes to models from OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic (Claude) and Google (Gemini). Since 2026-06-01 usage is metered as AI credits; different models consume credits at different rates.
Supported tools
- VS CodeOfficial
- JetBrains IDEsOfficial
- GitHub.comOfficial
- Claude CodeNot supported
Who it suits
Suitable for
- Developers who live in VS Code/JetBrains and want AI with zero extra setup
- Budget-conscious individuals (the free tier and $10 Pro)
- Anyone wanting multi-model access without managing API keys
Not suitable for
- Cost-sensitive developers who mainly need frontier-model access (see Chinese alternatives)
- Users who need RMB pricing or China-local payment methods
Strengths and limitations
Advantages
- Deeply integrated into VS Code, JetBrains and GitHub itself
- Cheapest serious Western option ($10 Pro, plus a free tier)
- Multi-model access (GPT, Claude, Gemini) from one plan
Limitations
- Still USD pricing — costlier than comparable Chinese plans
- Credit-based metering can run out under heavy use
- Best features require staying inside GitHub/Microsoft tooling
Alternative plans
Related guides and reading
FAQ
How much does GitHub Copilot Pro cost?
$10/month for individuals (Pro+ is $39, Max is $100). There is also a free tier with 2,000 completions/month. Business is $19/user/month and Enterprise is $39/user/month.
What are Copilot's AI credits?
Since 2026-06-01, Copilot meters usage as AI credits consumed across GPT, Claude and Gemini models. Pro includes 1,000 credits/month plus unlimited completions; Pro+ includes 3,000. Different models burn credits at different rates.
How does Copilot compare to a Chinese coding plan?
Copilot is the cheapest serious Western option and very convenient, but Chinese plans on this site reach comparable models for less. See the alternatives and API pricing comparison.
- Business is $19/user/month and Enterprise is $39/user/month — not shown as tiers here.
- The free tier gives 2,000 completions/month with no AI credits.
Sources and updates
Prices and quota rules may change at any time. This page was last verified on 2026-07-27. Always confirm on the official site before purchasing.
Sources
Update history
- — Plan added as a North American price anchor for the global cost-arbitrage comparison.