---
title: "GitHub Copilot Is changing how it bills you"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/github-copilot-is-changing-how-it-bills-you-6znuyxy2w
source_url: https://bartwullems.blogspot.com/2026/05/github-copilot-is-changing-how-it-bills.html
type: article
source: "The Art of Simplicity"
published: 2026-05-16T11:13:50.863Z
updated: 2026-05-16T11:14:12.783Z
tags: ["github"]
reading_time: 7
upvotes: 114
comments: 9
language: en
---

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# GitHub Copilot Is changing how it bills you

**[The Art of Simplicity](https://daily.dev/sources/bartwullems)** · 7 min read · 114 upvotes · 9 comments

## Summary

GitHub Copilot is switching from premium request units (PRUs) to a token-based AI Credits system on June 1, 2026. Base subscription prices remain unchanged, but heavy users of agentic workflows, frontier models, and code review features may see significantly higher costs. GitHub has released a billing preview tool at copilot-billing-preview.github.com where individuals and admins can download a CSV of their usage and project their costs under the new system. Code completions and Next Edit Suggestions remain unlimited. Recommended actions include reviewing model usage, switching to lighter models where appropriate, and setting budget controls before the transition.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@germancarlossuarez** · 20 upvotes

> We need to be careful. This could be a disgusting surprise at the end of the month

**@joncoe** · 4 upvotes

> They foster reliance on their tools, then turn the screws. Classic ensh*ttification playbook.

**@vladsiu** · 3 upvotes

> Sadly they will not have any more annual plan

**@mdraselmahmuddev** · 3 upvotes

> What about **github developer student pack** billing? It would be very helpful to me, if you explain

**@somethingsomethingpython** · 1 upvotes

> WE hate ai credits you have to pay for

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