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April 28, 2026
product updateMicrosoft
GitHub Copilot switches to metered token billing June 1 as flat-rate model proves unsustainable
Microsoft's GitHub is ending flat-rate billing for Copilot on June 1, 2026, switching to usage-based metered tokens after acknowledging the request-based model is no longer sustainable. Copilot Pro subscribers ($10/month) will receive 1,000 GitHub AI Credits monthly, with each credit worth $0.01.