GitHub Copilot pricing & review
The most widely deployed AI pair programmer, at the lowest individual price.
Last checked July 24, 2026
Overview
Copilot has 4.7M paid subscribers and 90% Fortune-100 adoption. Free tier: 2,000 completions/mo. Pro is $10/mo — the cheapest serious plan anywhere — with Pro+ at $39, Business $19/seat, Enterprise $39/seat. The Coding Agent turns GitHub issues into PRs. Note: usage-based billing elements began rolling out June 2026.
Feature highlights
- Works in every major IDE
- Coding Agent (issues→PRs)
- Code review AI
- Multi-model support
- 2,000 free completions
- GitHub-native integration
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cheapest capable paid plan
- Widest IDE support
- Genuinely useful free tier
Cons
- Agent features trail Cursor
- Premium requests capped
- Usage-based billing incoming
Best for
GitHub Copilot is best suited to developers on github and teams wanting the easiest budget approval. If that matches your needs, the free plan is a low-risk way to try it.
GitHub Copilot comparisons
GitHub Copilot FAQ
Does GitHub Copilot have a free plan?
Yes. Free tier with 2,000 completions and 50 chat/agent requests monthly.
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot starts at $10/mo (Pro). Pro+ $39/mo. GitHub is shifting toward usage-based billing from June 2026 — treat listed prices as entry points. The highest known plan is $39/seat/mo (Enterprise).
Who is GitHub Copilot best for?
GitHub Copilot is best for developers on github and teams wanting the easiest budget approval.
Does GitHub Copilot offer an API?
Yes, GitHub Copilot provides API access for developers.
GitHub Copilot alternatives
Cursor
AI Coding Assistants
The leading AI-native code editor, with agentic multi-file editing and parallel cloud agents.
Windsurf
AI Coding Assistants
The AI IDE value pick — Cursor-class features with the strongest free tier among editor forks.
Replit
AI Coding Assistants
Browser-based coding with Replit Agent — build and deploy full apps from a prompt.