GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing

GitHub Copilot is transitioning to usage-based billing on June 1, 2026, replacing per-request premium units with token-based consumption (input, output, cached tokens). All plans maintain current price points but include monthly AI Credits aligned to subscription cost. The shift reflects Copilot's evolution into an agentic platform capable of autonomous multi-step coding sessions with significantly higher compute demands.