GitHub Copilot Shifts to Usage-Based Pricing
Fast facts
- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 15:33 UTC
- Sources: ZDNET
GitHub Copilot will shift to usage-based pricing on June 1, under which users will need to pay for credits to use the service. The change is not a surprise and GitHub plans to preview the new billing in early May.
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