 GitHub Copilot Switches to Usage-Based Billing — What This Means for Developers Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot is moving to a new payment model: each request will deduct AI Credits. For the average developer, this could mean increased costs if you actively use Copilot in your work. But there's good news: the market for AI agents in development is just beginning. While major vendors tighten the screws, alternatives are emerging — lightweight, specialized agents that handle specific tasks without being tied to an ecosystem. At ASI Biont, we are building exactly this approach: AI agents that are not tied to a single vendor, work with your code wherever you prefer, and don't require a subscription with AI Credits. By the way, the latest GitHub Blog featured an excellent article on Agent-driven development in Copilot Applied Science — the author used coding agents to automate part of their work. The trend is clear: the future belongs to agents that write code and manage processes. → https://asibiont.com/