GitHub Copilot Free vs Pro: what's the difference?
Short answer: Free costs $0 with limited chat and agent use. Pro is $10/month and includes $15 of AI credits a month ($10 base + $5 flex). 1 AI credit = $0.01 (GitHub).
| Plan | Price | AI credits / month |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited chat and agent use |
| Pro | $10/mo | $15 ($10 base + $5 flex) |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | $70 ($39 + $31 flex) |
| Max | $100/mo | $200 ($100 + $100 flex) |
Agent mode, code review, Copilot in the cloud, the CLI and the Copilot app use credits. Set an extra-usage budget (alerts at 75%, 90%, 100%), or $0 for no overage. GitHub Copilot tutorial.
Related questions
What uses AI credits?
Agent mode, code review, Copilot in the cloud, the Copilot CLI and the Copilot app (GitHub).
Can flex credits change?
GitHub says flex allotments can change over time.
Where these facts come from
- github.com/features/copilot/plans: plans, AI credits, budgets, alerts
- GitHub docs: custom instructions
Checked Oct 29, 2026. Plans change, so confirm on the official page before you pay.
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