Updated · July 2026

GitHub Copilot plans.

Microsoft's IDE extension with multi-model autocomplete built directly into VS Code and JetBrains. Now includes Opus 4.7, GPT-5.5, Gemini 3 Pro, and Grok Code. Pro+ adds GitHub Spark (preview) and 1,500 premium requests per month. Free for verified students via GitHub Education Pack.

Included plans

Pro

300 premium req/mo - multi-model autocomplete (Opus 4.7, GPT-5.5, Gemini 3)

Pro+

1,500 premium req/mo - GitHub Spark (Preview)

Price & launch history

2026-04-06

New signups paused for Pro, Pro+ and Student; Opus models removed from Pro; tighter usage limits enforced.

Signups paused

New signups suspended for Pro, Pro+, and Student plans as of April 2026. Tighter usage limits enforced. Opus models removed from Pro. Only Free plan remains open to new users. One of the least attractive options right now.

About the GitHub Copilot tool

IDE ExtensionVS Code, JetBrains, Xcode, Neovim, Visual Studio

Best for developers already in the GitHub ecosystem who want seamless IDE integration with multi-model choice

Multi-model autocompleteVS Code + JetBrains + moreGitHub Spark previewStudent free tierCode reviewPR summaries

GitHub Copilot FAQ

How much does GitHub Copilot cost per month?+

GitHub Copilot has two paid tiers: Pro at $10/mo (300 premium requests/mo, multi-model autocomplete with Opus 4.7, GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3 Pro) and Pro+ at $39/mo (1,500 premium requests/mo, GitHub Spark preview). It is free for verified students via the GitHub Education Pack.

Why are GitHub Copilot signups paused?+

As of April 2026, new signups for Pro, Pro+ and Student plans are suspended, tighter usage limits are enforced and Opus models were removed from Pro. Only the Free plan remains open to new users, making it one of the least attractive options right now.

Which models does GitHub Copilot include?+

Copilot now includes Claude Opus 4.7, GPT-5.5, Gemini 3 Pro and Grok Code as multi-model autocomplete inside VS Code and JetBrains.

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