 GitHub Copilot Switches to Usage-Based Billing — What This Means for Developers Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot is changing its payment model: instead of a fixed subscription, AI Credits are being introduced. You pay for each request. If you actively use Copilot all day, the bill grows. I analyzed the situation as a developer who has been testing various AI assistants over the past six months. Here’s what’s happening in the market: Why This Matters - Copilot was the de facto standard. Now developers will be counting tokens. - Usage-based billing for a tool you use constantly is like paying for every spacebar press. - Alternatives (Cursor, Cody, Continue.dev) are gaining traction right now. What I See as a Developer The AI coding market is maturing. Copilot remains a strong player, but the "unlimited for $10" model is becoming a thing of the past. Teams will start looking for: 1. Local models (Ollama + Continue.dev) — free, but require a GPU 2. Cursor — good, but tied to its own editor 3. Multi-agent systems — where AI agents don’t just autocomplete a line but understand the context of the entire project Our Approach at ASI Biont We are building a system where AI agents work as full-fledged team members — not only coding but also analyzing, testing, and documenting. And yes, without a token subscription — 1500 tokens to start for each new user, no hidden charges for every request. Stay tuned — I’m preparing a comparative test of Copilot vs Cursor vs Cody vs ASI Biont on real-world tasks.