GitHub Copilot Pricing (2026)
GitHub Copilot pricing, annual cost, agent-mode value, and how it compares with Cursor and Windsurf.
GitHub Copilot pricing
AI Code AssistantChecked Aug 2026- Pro$10/monthor $8.33/month billed yearly
Free option: Free (50 requests).
Usage limits are approximate. Credits: Unlimited completions; ~1,500 monthly AI Credits for chat and agents
What it covers
AI pair programmer with agent mode and Copilot Workspace for autonomous multi-file edits.
- Agent mode for autonomous edits
- Copilot Workspace for issue-to-PR
- Multi-model support (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
- Code review and PR summaries
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $10 | $8.33 |
| 3 months | $30 | $24.99 |
| 6 months | $60 | $49.98 |
| 12 months | $120 | $99.96 |
| Annual savings | Save $20.04/yr |
Compare AI Code Assistant pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | $10/month | $8.33/month | Yes | Unlimited completions; ~1,500 monthly AI Credits for chat and agents |
| Cursor | $20/month | $16/month | Yes | Unlimited Tab completions; $20 monthly credit pool for premium models |
| Replit | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | $20 of monthly Agent credits; effort-based checkpoints draw them down |
| Bolt | $25/month | $25/month | Yes | 10M tokens/month with no daily cap; unused tokens roll over |
| Lovable | $25/month | $25/month | Yes | 100 monthly credits plus 5 daily credits (~250/mo effective) |
| v0 | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | $20 of monthly generation credits; more can be purchased anytime |
| Windsurf | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | Daily/weekly agent quotas since Mar 2026; Tab autocomplete unlimited |
| Devin | $20/month | $20/month | No | Agent time metered in ACUs (~15 min each); overage billed per ACU |
| Zed | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | $10/month of included AI token credits; editor itself is free |
| Trae | $10/month | $10/month | Yes | Token-based AI usage with a monthly allowance; exact allotment varies |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot Pro starts at $10/mo (or ~$8.33/mo billed annually). It includes agent mode for autonomous edits, Copilot Workspace for issue-to-PR workflows, and multi-model support across VS Code, JetBrains, and Neovim.
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes, GitHub Copilot offers a free plan with limited monthly AI usage. Active developers will benefit from the Pro plan, which includes unlimited code completions plus a monthly AI Credits allowance for chat, agent mode, and premium models.
What is GitHub Copilot agent mode?
Agent mode lets Copilot autonomously make multi-file edits, run terminal commands, and iterate on code changes inside VS Code. It is included in the Pro plan at $10/mo and makes Copilot comparable to standalone AI coding tools.
How does Copilot pricing compare to Cursor and Windsurf?
GitHub Copilot is the most affordable at $10/mo. Windsurf Pro and Cursor Pro are each $20/mo. Copilot is an extension for your existing editor, while Cursor and Windsurf are standalone AI-native IDEs with deeper integration.
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