Microsoft shifts GitHub Copilot to token-based pricing, raising developer costs

May 31, 2026 · 1 source · 1 region

Microsoft is transitioning GitHub Copilot from flat-rate subscription pricing to token-usage billing starting June 1, 2026. Developers are reporting concerns about massive cost increases and the end of predictable pricing, marking a significant shift in the company's AI monetization strategy.

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With Microsoft's GitHub Copilot shifting to token-usage billing on June 1, many developers bemoan massive cost increases and the end of flat-rate subscriptions (Lucas Ropek/TechCrunch) Techmeme · Global

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