I Did the Math on GitHub Copilot's New AI Credits Billing. The 24x Price Gap Changes Everything.

GitHub's new billing model for Copilot, effective June 1, 2026, has sparked confusion due to exaggerated claims about price hikes. The actual change involves a shift to a token-based system for AI credits, which can significantly impact costs depending on usage. While the Pro plan used to cost $10/month, it now ranges up to $30/month based on AI credit consumption. This change has profound implications for developers, particularly those who rely heavily on Copilot's features, as it could either increase or decrease their subscription costs based on their coding habits.