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GitHub Copilot is the incumbent AI coding assistant from GitHub/Microsoft, bundled into the editor millions of developers already use. Its subscription grants access to GPT, Claude and Gemini models via AI credits. It is a core North American price anchor on this site.

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GitHub Copilot is the most widely deployed AI coding assistant, deeply integrated into VS Code, JetBrains and the GitHub platform itself. Since 2026-06-01 it bills via AI credits consumed across GPT, Claude and Gemini models. At $10–100/month for individuals it sits between Cursor and the cheapest Chinese plans — a useful midpoint for the cost-arbitrage picture on this site.

Available plans

GitHub Copilot Pro$10/mo

The incumbent AI coding assistant — $10/mo for GPT/Claude/Gemini via AI credits.

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Best use cases

  • Developers already in the GitHub/VS Code ecosystem who want AI with minimal setup
  • Individuals on a budget (the free tier and $10 Pro are the cheapest Western options)
  • Teams comparing Western incumbent pricing vs cheaper Chinese alternatives

Availability, payment and signup

Supports overseas usersYes
Chinese phone number requiredNo
Payment methodscredit-card

Copilot is available worldwide via GitHub, with USD pricing and no China-specific requirements.

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FAQ

How much does GitHub Copilot cost in 2026?

There is a free tier (2,000 completions/month). Pro is $10/month, Pro+ is $39/month and Max is $100/month. Business is $19/user/month and Enterprise is $39/user/month.

How do Copilot's AI credits work?

Since 2026-06-01 Copilot uses usage-based AI credits. Pro includes 1,000 credits/month plus unlimited completions; Pro+ includes 3,000 credits. Different models consume credits at different rates.

How does Copilot compare to cheaper Chinese plans?

Copilot is convenient and ecosystem-integrated, but you pay Western prices for model access that Chinese plans reach far more cheaply. See the plans list and API pricing comparison on this site.

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.

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Update history

  • — Added as a North American price anchor for the global cost-arbitrage comparison.
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