Cheapest way to use GitHub Copilot
Short answerStart on the free tier. The cheapest paid GitHub Copilot plan is Pro at $10/month. Limits reset: Monthly.
- Free tier. 2,000 completions + 50 chat requests.
- Pro — $10/month. $15/mo total AI credits ($10 base + $5 flex).
- Time your work to the reset. Monthly.
- Know the overage rule. Set a dollar budget for extra credits at $0.01 each.
All GitHub Copilot plans
| Plan | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2,000 completions + 50 chat requests. |
| Pro | $10 | $15/mo total AI credits ($10 base + $5 flex). |
| Pro+ | $39 | $70/mo total AI credits ($39 base + $31 flex). |
| Max | $100 | $200/mo total AI credits listed. |
| Business | $19* /seat | Not shown on fetched plans page; $19/seat from secondary source (blog.dima.tools). |
Questions
- What is the cheapest GitHub Copilot plan?
- Pro at $10/month.
- Is there a free way to use GitHub Copilot?
- Yes: 2,000 completions + 50 chat requests.
- Is annual billing cheaper for GitHub Copilot?
- No annual discount was verified.