Copilot Pro vs Copilot Pro+
Since June, Copilot bills in AI Credits at a cent each. That makes the comparison unusually easy — and shows exactly where Pro+ stops being the right tier.
Updated August 28, 2026 · Independent comparison — GitHub Copilot Pro, GitHub Copilot Pro+ are separate products.
GitHub Copilot Pro
$10/month, 1,500 AI credits
GitHub Copilot Pro is $10/month and moved to usage-based GitHub AI Credits on 2026-06-01, where one credit equals one cent. You get 1,000 base plus 500 flex credits — $15 of value — while code completions and next-edit suggestions stay unlimited. Credits are forfeited monthly and reset at 00:00 UTC on the first of the calendar month, not your billing date. Notably, Pro includes GitHub-hosted access to third-party agents (Claude Code and Codex) billed against those same credits.
GitHub Copilot Pro+
$39/month, 7,000 AI credits
GitHub Copilot Pro+ is $39/month for 3,900 base plus 3,100 flex credits — $70 of value, and premium models including Opus. Completions remain unlimited and audit logs are added. It sits between Pro and the newer Copilot Max tier at $100/month, which carries 20,000 credits. New individual purchases are monthly only; legacy annual subscriptions continue on the old request-based billing until their term ends and must then move to monthly.
Bottom line
GitHub Copilot moved to usage-based AI Credits on 2026-06-01, where one credit equals one cent. Pro is $10/month for 1,000 base plus 500 flex credits — $15 of model usage. Pro+ is $39/month for 3,900 base plus 3,100 flex — $70 of usage, plus premium models including Opus and audit logs. Code completions and next-edit suggestions stay unlimited on every paid tier and do not consume credits. Credits are forfeited monthly and reset at 00:00 UTC on the first of the calendar month, not on your billing date. If Pro+ is not enough, the newer Copilot Max tier is $100/month for 20,000 credits ($200 of usage).
Pricing
| Feature | GitHub Copilot Pro | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price/mo | $10/mo | $39/mo |
| Intro promo | New purchases are monthly; legacy annual runs to term | New purchases are monthly; legacy annual runs to term |
| Billing shape | GitHub AI Credits — 1 credit = $0.01 | GitHub AI Credits — 1 credit = $0.01 |
Models & Context
| Feature | GitHub Copilot Pro | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Models included | Full Copilot catalogue at listed API rates; 10% off with auto model selection | Same surfaces plus premium models including Opus; audit logs added |
| Context window | Model-dependent | Model-dependent |
Limits & Overage
| Feature | GitHub Copilot Pro | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Limits (5h / weekly / monthly) | 1,000 base + 500 flex = 1,500 credits ($15); completions unlimited | 3,900 base + 3,100 flex = 7,000 credits ($70); completions unlimited |
| What happens past the cap | Set an additional-usage budget, upgrade, or wait for the calendar-month reset | Additional-usage budget, or upgrade to Copilot Max at $100 for 20,000 credits |
| Parallel-agent friendly | Limited — the credit pool is the throttle | Limited — one credit pool |
Access & Lock-in
| Feature | GitHub Copilot Pro | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Host agents & IDEs supported | VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, Eclipse, Xcode, Copilot CLI, github.com, GitHub Mobile | VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, Eclipse, Xcode, Copilot CLI, github.com |
| Gives you an API key | ✗ | ✗ |
| Can drive a third-party agent | Partly — GitHub-hosted Claude Code and Codex billed as credits, but not Cline or OpenCode | Partly — GitHub-hosted Claude Code and Codex only |
| Payment / region friction | GitHub billing; credits reset 00:00 UTC on the 1st, not your billing date | GitHub billing |
Verdict at a glance
| Feature | GitHub Copilot Pro | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | The cheapest IDE agent with unlimited completions | Heavier Copilot agent use below the $100 Max tier |
Credits, plainly
| Feature | GitHub Copilot Pro | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per month | 1,500 (1,000 base + 500 flex) | 7,000 (3,900 base + 3,100 flex) |
| Dollar value of credits | $15 | $70 |
| Completions consume credits | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unused credits roll over | ✗ | ✗ |
| Next tier up | Pro+ at $39 | Copilot Max at $100 for 20,000 credits |
The Verdict
Choose GitHub Copilot Pro if...
- ✓Completions are most of your value and agent usage is occasional
- ✓$15 of model usage a month covers your chat and agent work
- ✓You want the cheapest paid Copilot seat
- ✓You would rather set a small additional-usage budget than pre-buy credits
Choose GitHub Copilot Pro+ if...
- ✓You regularly exhaust 1,500 credits before the month ends
- ✓You want premium models including Opus in the mix
- ✓You want audit logs
- ✓$70 of usage for $39 is better value than paying Pro plus overage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GitHub Copilot Pro and GitHub Copilot Pro+?
GitHub Copilot Pro is $10/month and moved to usage-based GitHub AI Credits on 2026-06-01, where one credit equals one cent. GitHub Copilot Pro+ is $39/month for 3,900 base plus 3,100 flex credits — $70 of value, and premium models including Opus.
How much do GitHub Copilot Pro and GitHub Copilot Pro+ cost?
GitHub Copilot Pro: $10/mo. GitHub Copilot Pro+: $39/mo. See the pricing table above for full plan details.
Should I choose GitHub Copilot Pro or GitHub Copilot Pro+?
Choose GitHub Copilot Pro if completions are most of your value and agent usage is occasional. Choose GitHub Copilot Pro+ if you regularly exhaust 1,500 credits before the month ends.
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