GitHub Copilot Moving to Usage-Based Billing on June 1, 2026

Originally published on GitHub Blog — April 27, 2026

Summary

GitHub announced that all Copilot plans will transition to usage-based billing starting June 1, 2026. Premium Request Units (PRUs) are being replaced with GitHub AI Credits based on token consumption (input, output, and cached tokens), sparking community debate about cost predictability for developers and teams.

Key Points

• Every Copilot plan will include a monthly allotment of GitHub AI Credits with the option to purchase additional usage
• The change was driven by a massive surge in Copilot usage that forced Microsoft to pause new sign-ups
• Developer community reactions ranged from understanding to frustration about potential cost increases for heavy users

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