GitHub Copilot Pricing Guide 2026
GitHub Copilot is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant. It uses OpenAI's models (and others) under the hood. The subscription model means you pay a flat monthly fee regardless of usage volume.
Visit GitHub Copilot →GitHub Copilot Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Limited completions, student/OS verification | Students, open source maintainers |
| Individual | $10/mo | Unlimited completions, chat, CLI | Individual developers |
| Business | $19/mo/user | Organization management, policy settings | Teams |
| Enterprise | $39/mo/user | Advanced security, compliance, SSO | Large orgs |
Best AI Models for GitHub Copilot (2026)
Based on cost-effectiveness, coding quality, and availability. Data updated Apr 18, 2026.
GPT-4o mini
OpenAI · $0.150/M input
High-volume tasks, simple coding, cost-sensitive projects
View full pricing →GPT-4o mini
OpenAI · $0.150/M input
High-volume tasks, simple coding, cost-sensitive projects
View full pricing →OpenAI o3-mini
OpenAI · $1.10/M input
Algorithm design, coding challenges, debugging
View full pricing →Cost Per Session with GitHub Copilot
Estimated cost for a medium feature implementation (100K input + 10K output tokens).
| Model | Provider | Cost/Session | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o mini | OpenAI | $0.18 | $0.150/M | $0.600/M |
| GPT-4.1 mini | OpenAI | $0.46 | $0.400/M | $1.60/M |
| GPT-3.5 Turbo | OpenAI | $0.48 | $0.500/M | $1.50/M |
| OpenAI o1-mini | OpenAI | $1.27 | $1.10/M | $4.40/M |
| OpenAI o3-mini | OpenAI | $1.27 | $1.10/M | $4.40/M |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
GitHub Copilot Individual is $10/month or $100/year. It's free for verified students and open source maintainers.
What AI model does GitHub Copilot use?
Copilot primarily uses OpenAI's models (GPT-4o, o-series) with custom fine-tuning for code completion and chat.
Is GitHub Copilot better than Cursor?
They're different products. Copilot is an extension that works in any editor. Cursor is a standalone editor with more AI-native features.
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