GitHub Copilot pricing in 2026 ranges from a free tier to per-seat enterprise plans, and the right choice depends on how much you code, which models you want and whether you work alone or on a team. This guide lays out the plans reported in 2026, explains what changes as you move up, and gives a simple way to pick without overspending.
The prices below come from a 2026 pricing guide and should be checked against GitHub’s official plans page, because AI coding tools change tiers and allowances often. One tier in particular, a higher-priced Max plan, has only been reported and is flagged as unconfirmed.
GitHub Copilot Plans and Prices at a Glance
| Plan | Who it is for | Reported price |
|---|---|---|
| Copilot Free | Beginners and light users | $0, with capped code completions and chat |
| Copilot Pro | Individual developers | $10 per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | Heavy individual users | $39 per month |
| Copilot Business | Teams | $19 per user per month |
| Copilot Enterprise | Large organizations | $39 per user per month |
A $100 Max tier has been mentioned in 2026 coverage, but treat it as unconfirmed until you see it on GitHub’s own page.
What You Get on the Free Plan
The free plan costs nothing and is useful for learning, small side projects and trying the tool before you commit. The trade-off is limits. Code completions and chat messages are capped each month, so a developer who uses Copilot all day will hit the ceiling quickly. The exact caps change over time, so check the current numbers on the plans page.
The free plan is a good test of one question only: does an AI pair programmer fit your workflow? If you find yourself reaching for it constantly and running out of allowance, that is your signal to upgrade.
Copilot Pro at $10 per Month
Pro is the plan most solo developers start with. It raises the limits for completions and chat and gives access to more capable models than the free tier. At $10 per month it costs less than a lunch, and for a professional developer the time saved on boilerplate, tests and documentation can pay for it in a single afternoon.
Pro is a sensible default for freelancers, students who code daily and hobbyists who build more than occasional scripts. If you are not sure whether you need more than Pro, run it for a month and watch whether you ever hit a usage limit.
Copilot Pro+ at $39 per Month
Pro+ is aimed at people who push the tool hard. It offers larger allowances for premium model usage and access to the full range of models GitHub offers. The jump from $10 to $39 only makes sense if you are regularly running into limits on Pro or you rely on the most capable models for complex refactors, agent-style tasks and large codebases.
A practical test: if you hit a Pro limit more than twice in a month, price out Pro+ against the hours you lose waiting for limits to reset. If you do not hit limits, stay on Pro.
Copilot Business and Enterprise for Teams
Team plans are priced per user. Business at $19 per user per month adds organization-level controls such as policy management, and the reported Enterprise price of $39 per user per month adds deeper integration with a company’s repositories and knowledge. For a team, the main reasons to choose these plans are not only features. They are administration, billing in one place and the ability to set rules about how code and data are handled.
Ask your security team to review the data handling terms before you roll out to a team, particularly if you work with proprietary code or regulated data. Many companies decide on the plan based on policy requirements first and price second.
Which GitHub Copilot Plan Should You Choose?
- Learning to code or trying AI assistance: start on Free.
- Coding most days as an individual: choose Pro.
- Hitting limits or needing the strongest models: consider Pro+.
- Working in a company with shared code: use Business, or Enterprise if you need the extra controls.
Cost Examples
A freelancer on Pro pays $120 per year if billed monthly at $10. A heavy user on Pro+ pays $468 per year at $39 per month. A team of 15 developers on Business pays $285 per month, which is $3,420 per year. The same team on Enterprise would pay $585 per month, or $7,020 per year. These are straight multiplications of the reported prices, and annual billing options or discounts may change the totals.
Is GitHub Copilot Worth Paying For?
For most working developers, yes, as long as the tool saves even a few hours a month. At a $10 plan, saving 30 minutes pays for the subscription if your time is worth $20 per hour. The risk is not the price. The risk is shipping code you do not understand. Treat suggestions as drafts, read what you accept, run tests and review security-sensitive code with extra care.
Tips to Get More From Your Plan
- Write clear comments and function names, because better context produces better suggestions.
- Use chat for explaining unfamiliar code, writing tests and drafting documentation, where the payoff is high.
- Keep an eye on usage so you know whether you need to upgrade or can safely downgrade.
- Turn on only the features you need and review your settings for data sharing.
- Review plan changes every few months, because AI tool pricing moves quickly.
Final Verdict
Begin with the free plan if you are new, move to Pro when you use Copilot daily, and consider Pro+ only if limits actually slow you down. Teams should choose between Business and Enterprise based on administration and data policies. Always confirm the current price and allowances on GitHub’s official plans page before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes, there is a free tier with capped code completions and chat messages each month. Heavier users need a paid plan.
How much does GitHub Copilot Pro cost?
Copilot Pro is reported at $10 per month for individual developers. Check GitHub’s official plans page for the current price.
What is the difference between Copilot Pro and Pro+?
Pro+ is the higher individual tier, reported at $39 per month, with larger allowances for premium model usage and wider model access.
How much is GitHub Copilot for teams?
Copilot Business is reported at $19 per user per month and Copilot Enterprise at $39 per user per month.
Which GitHub Copilot plan is best for beginners?
Beginners can start on the free plan to learn how the tool fits their workflow, then move to Pro if they code most days and hit the free limits.
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