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GitHub Copilot Token-Based Pricing, Explained: What Changed and What It Costs

GitHub Copilot has switched to token-based pricing, and developers are pushing back. Here's what triggers a charge, how to estimate your monthly bill, and when an alternative actually pays off.

06/02/2026 · Industry Trends · 7 min read

How Token-Based Billing for AI Coding Assistants Actually Works

GitHub Copilot's move to token-based billing sparked a developer backlash — but the durable story is the industry-wide shift to metered pricing for AI coding tools. Here's how it works, who it helps and hurts, and how to estimate your own cost.

06/01/2026 · Industry Trends · 9 min read