GitHub Copilot Pricing 2026
Everything you need to know about GitHub Copilot pricing in 2026. Compare plans, features, and find the right tier for your needs.
GitHub Copilot Pricing Plans
Free
For verified students, teachers, and open-source maintainers
- ✓ 2,000 code completions per month
- ✓ 50 chat requests per month
- ✓ Supports all major languages
- ✓ Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim
- ✓ Code suggestions as you type
- ✗ No unlimited completions
- ✗ No AI chat in sidebar
Individual
For solo developers who need unlimited AI assistance
- ✓ Unlimited code completions
- ✓ Unlimited chat requests
- ✓ Supports all major languages
- ✓ AI chat in sidebar
- ✓ Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim
- ✓ Code suggestions across files
- ✓ 30-day free trial included
Business
For teams needing organization-wide management
- ✓ All Individual features included
- ✓ Organization-wide policy management
- ✓ Content exclusions for repos
- ✓ Team usage reporting and analytics
- ✓ IP indemnification coverage
- ✓ Centralized billing and admin
Enterprise
For large organizations with advanced security needs
- ✓ All Business features included
- ✓ Custom model fine-tuning options
- ✓ Advanced security and compliance
- ✓ SAML/SSO authentication
- ✓ Audit logs and access controls
- ✓ Dedicated enterprise support
Free vs Paid: Which GitHub Copilot Plan Should You Choose?
The Free tier is surprisingly generous — 2,000 completions per month is enough for light coding and learning. But if you code professionally, the Individual plan at $10/mo is a no-brainer. You get unlimited completions, AI chat, and it pays for itself in productivity gains within a day. Business and Enterprise tiers add administrative controls, IP indemnification, and custom models — worth it for organizations but overkill for individual developers.
Choose Free If:
- • You are a student, teacher, or open-source maintainer
- • You write less than 2,000 lines of code/month
- • You are exploring AI coding assistants
- • You do not need AI chat capabilities
Choose Paid If:
- • You code professionally every day
- • You want unlimited completions and chat
- • Your organization needs management controls
- • You need IP indemnification protection
GitHub Copilot vs Competitors: Pricing Comparison
GitHub Copilot is the most popular AI coding assistant, but several strong alternatives exist. Cursor offers a free tier with 500 completions and a Pro plan at $20/mo for full codebase understanding. Codeium is completely free for individual developers with no usage caps. Tabnine starts at $12/mo with a focus on on-premise code privacy. Each tool has different strengths depending on your workflow and budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is GitHub Copilot free?
GitHub Copilot offers a Free tier with 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests per month for verified students, teachers, and open-source maintainers. Paid plans start at $10/month.
Q: How much does GitHub Copilot cost per month?
GitHub Copilot costs $10/month for the Individual plan, $19/user/month for Business, and $39/user/month for Enterprise. Annual billing discounts are available.
Q: Does GitHub Copilot offer a free trial?
Yes, GitHub Copilot offers a 30-day free trial on the Individual plan. No credit card is required to start the trial.
Q: Can I cancel GitHub Copilot anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your GitHub Copilot subscription anytime. Access continues through the end of your billing period with no cancellation fees.