GitHub Copilot Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
GitHub Copilot pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $39 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
GitHub Copilot offers 3 pricing tiers: Free, Pro, Pro+. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/month, Pro at $10/month, Pro+ at $39/month. The Pro plan is individual developers.
Compared to other ai coding assistants software, GitHub Copilot is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
GitHub Copilot is the most widely-adopted AI coding assistant, used by millions of developers worldwide. Developed by GitHub and powered by OpenAI models, Copilot provides AI-powered code completions, chat assistance, and code explanations directly in your IDE. Available for VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, and more.
Copilot pricing includes a free tier (2,000 completions/month), Pro at $10/month (unlimited), Business at $19/user/month (team controls), and Enterprise at $39/user/month (customization). The recent addition of a free tier makes Copilot accessible to all developers, while paid tiers offer unlimited usage and enterprise features.
In this guide, we compare Copilot's tiers, explain what you get for $10/month vs $19/month vs $39/month, compare Copilot to alternatives like Cursor and Codeium, and help you decide which tier fits your needs.
All GitHub Copilot Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free 0 | Getting started |
| Pro premium_requests: 300 | $10 /month | $100 /month | Individual developers |
| Pro+ premium_requests: 1500 | $39 /month | $390 /month | Power users |
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Free
- 50 agent requests/month
- 2000 completions/month
Pro
- Unlimited agent mode
- Unlimited code completions
Pro+
- All models access
- GitHub Spark access
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot costs: Free (2,000 completions/month), Pro $10/month (unlimited), Business $19/user/month (team features), Enterprise $39/user/month (customization). Annual billing for Pro is $100/year. Business and Enterprise are billed monthly.
02 Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes, GitHub Copilot has a free tier with 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month. Previously, it was only free for students and open source maintainers; now everyone gets a free tier. Power users will likely need Pro ($10/month) for unlimited use.
03 What's the difference between Copilot Pro and Business?
Copilot Pro ($10/month) is for individuals with unlimited completions. Business ($19/user/month) adds organization management, audit logs, policy controls, exclude files, IP indemnity, and SSO. Business is required for companies wanting admin oversight.
04 What is GitHub Copilot Enterprise?
Copilot Enterprise ($39/user/month) adds knowledge bases from your docs, fine-tuned models trained on your code, Bing search in chat, and PR summaries. It requires GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Designed for large companies wanting Copilot customized to their codebase.
05 GitHub Copilot vs Cursor: Which is better?
Copilot integrates into existing IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains); Cursor is a standalone IDE. Copilot costs $10/month; Cursor Pro is $20/month. Copilot has better enterprise features and GitHub integration. Cursor offers more aggressive AI features. Many developers use both.
06 Does Copilot work with JetBrains?
Yes, GitHub Copilot supports JetBrains IDEs including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and others. The plugin provides code completions and chat. All Copilot tiers (Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise) include JetBrains support.
07 Is GitHub Copilot worth it?
For active developers, Copilot Pro at $10/month provides significant productivity gains - studies show 55% faster task completion. The free tier's 2,000 completions/month is limiting for daily use. ROI is positive for most developers who code regularly.
08 What models does Copilot use?
GitHub Copilot uses OpenAI's models including GPT-4o and Codex for completions. Pro and higher tiers also include Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Enterprise tier can include fine-tuned models trained on your organization's code.
09 Can I try Copilot free?
Yes, the free tier is available to everyone with a GitHub account - no credit card required. You get 2,000 completions and 50 chat messages per month. Pro and Business tiers typically offer 30-day free trials for new subscribers.
10 Does Copilot learn from my private code?
By default, Copilot doesn't train on your private code. Business tier explicitly excludes your code from training. Enterprise tier can optionally fine-tune on your code for better suggestions. You control these settings in organization policies.
11 What is Copilot chat?
Copilot Chat is an AI assistant integrated into your IDE for asking coding questions, explaining code, generating tests, fixing bugs, and more. Free tier gets 50 messages/month; paid tiers get unlimited. It's like having ChatGPT built into your editor.
12 Is there a student discount for Copilot?
Students get Copilot free through GitHub Education - previously this was the only free access. Verified students, teachers, and popular open source maintainers get free Copilot Pro-equivalent access. Verify through GitHub Education to access.