GitHub Copilot switched from Premium Request Units to usage-based AI Credits on June 1, 2026. I ran the numbers across 10 models and 5 real workflows. The same agent run costs $0.0068 or $1.85 depending on which model you pick. Here's what actually changes — and what doesn't.
On June 1, 2026, GitHub flipped the switch on a new billing model for Copilot. The headlines that hit my Twitter feed:
"GitHub is charging by token now"
"Copilot autocomplete is no longer free"
"Your Pro $10/mo just became $30/mo"
Two of those are wrong. One is partially right but completely depends on which model you pick.
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