GitHub Copilot billing changes raise costs for some users

GitHub Copilot has switched to tokenbased billing, and some developers say the new model is increasing their costs more quickly than expected. The change took effect on June 1, 2026, after being announced in April. Under the new system, subscription prices remain the same, but monthly plans now include a set number of credits that are spent based on which AI model is used and how much compute it requires. GitHub says code completions and nextedit suggestions in the IDE remain free, while other features such as code review are billed against the credit allowance. Early user reports suggest that some accounts are using credits faster than before, especially when working with highercost models or agentic workflows. Businesses using Copilot are now weighing the impact on budgets, workflow design, and whether to look at lowercost alternatives or selfhosted models.