Starting June 1st, GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing for all individual plans, and they’ve listened to user feedback to refine the offerings. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes, including flexible usage allotments, a brand-new Max plan, and how your monthly subscription will be affected. This Q&A covers everything you need to know.
What are the main updates to GitHub Copilot individual plans?
GitHub has introduced a flex allotment for Pro and Pro+ plans, giving you more included usage at the same price. They’ve also launched a new Max plan designed for power users who need sustained, high-volume Copilot work. The full lineup now includes Free, Pro, Pro+, and Max. Usage-based billing applies across all paid plans, meaning your monthly subscription dollars convert into base credits, and on top of that, you get a variable flex allotment that increases your total included usage.
How does the flex allotment work in Pro and Pro+?
Each paid plan has two components: base credits (equal to your subscription price, e.g., $10 for Pro) and a flex allotment (an additional amount of usage). For Pro, the base is $10 and the flex is $5, giving you $15 of total included usage per month. For Pro+, the base is $39 with a $31 flex, totaling $70. The flex allotment is applied automatically once your base credits are used—you don’t need to enable anything. Your dashboard will track both your balance and consumption. Code completions and next edit suggestions remain unlimited on paid plans and do not consume credits.
What is the new Max plan, and who is it for?
The Max plan costs $100 per month and is built for developers who rely heavily on Copilot throughout long, complex sessions. It includes $100 in base credits plus another $100 in flex allotment, giving you $200 of total included usage monthly. This plan suits teams or individuals doing multi-step agent runs, working with larger models, or engaging in sustained high-volume development. Like other paid plans, code completions are unlimited, and if you exceed your included credits, you can purchase additional usage at the same rates.
Why can the flex allotment change over time?
The flex allotment is intentionally variable because it is tied to the evolving economics of AI. As model pricing, efficiency improvements, or new capabilities emerge, GitHub can adjust the flex amount to keep the plan competitive. Your base credits, however, always stay the same—they are locked 1:1 to your subscription price. This design ensures that as AI becomes cheaper or more capable, the value of your plan can increase without changing your base commitment, protecting you from sudden price spikes while allowing GitHub to pass along savings.
What happens if I exceed my included usage?
If you use all your base credits and flex allotment, you can continue working without interruptions by purchasing additional usage. The system applies the same rates across your IDE, github.com, and the CLI. There’s no need to manually turn anything on—it’s all automatic. You’ll see your usage dashboard to monitor how much credit remains and how much extra usage has been consumed. This pay-as-you-go approach means you only pay for what you need beyond your included monthly amount, giving you flexibility for occasional heavy usage.
Do code completions count against my credit usage?
No. Code completions and next edit suggestions remain unlimited on all paid plans and do not consume any credits. The usage-based billing applies only to agent mode interactions, multi-step work, and other advanced features. This separation means you can rely on real-time inline predictions without worrying about depleting your monthly allowance. Only longer developer-assistance tasks, like agent runs or complex model queries, will draw from your base and flex allotment, making the system fairer for different work patterns.
What do I need to do to get the updated plans?
If you are currently on a monthly Pro or Pro+ plan, nothing is required from you. The additional flex allotment will be automatically applied when your account migrates to usage-based billing on June 1st. Your subscription price stays the same, but your total included usage increases. If you are interested in the Max plan, you can choose to upgrade at any time from your account settings. For detailed technical documentation, refer to the official GitHub Copilot usage guide. This transition is seamless, and your existing workflows will remain unchanged.