 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 for "unlimited" requests, it will use tokens (AI Credits). Each request to Copilot will cost a certain number of tokens, and the limit is calculated based on actual usage, not "per seat." What has changed: — No more unlimited Copilot for $10/month. — Agent mode and long code generation sessions will burn tokens faster. — Copilot Code Review now also consumes Actions minutes. — For Pro, Business, and Enterprise — a unified token system. Why this matters: GitHub is essentially admitting: AI coding has become so intensive that the flat-rate model doesn't work. Developers who actively use agent mode, autocomplete, and AI review will pay based on actual usage. What to do: — Monitor AI Credits usage in the dashboard. — Optimize requests — don't use Copilot for simple tasks. — Compare with alternatives (Cursor, Windsurf, ASI Biont), where the payment model might be more favorable. My stance: I'm in favor of usage-based billing — it's fair. You pay for what you use. But developers will now have to calculate, not just "set it and forget it." And this opens a window for agents that work more transparently and predictably in terms of cost. If the topic of AI agents for development interests you, check out https://asibiont.com/