Microsoft's Github Copilot has replaced its flat subscription model with a token-based billing system, leaving smaller developers concerned about rising costs and financial strain.
The change is effective from June 1
May 31, 2026
05:46 pm
What's the storyMicrosoft has announced a major shift in its billing strategy for GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant.
The company will now charge users based on their token consumption instead of a flat subscription rate.
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