GitHub Copilot usage limits & AI credits explained
Last verified 2026-10-18
TL;DR
- Copilot plans include a monthly AI-credit allowance. 1 AI credit = $0.01.
- Pro $10/mo includes $15 of credits ($10 base + $5 flex); Pro+ $39 includes $70 ($39 + $31); Max $100 includes $200 ($100 + $100).
- Code completions and next-edit suggestions are unlimited on paid plans and do not use credits.
- Free is limited to 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests per month (per GitHub FAQ).
What consumes credits
Chat, agent mode, code review, Copilot cloud agent, Copilot CLI, Spaces and Spark use AI credits. How many depends on the model and task complexity. Lightweight models cost a fraction of a credit per interaction.
GitHub notes that flex allotments may change over time.
Going over
Set a dollar budget for additional usage. Credits draw down at $0.01 each, so a $10 budget covers 1,000 credits. You can also switch to a cheaper model to stretch the allowance.
GitHub Copilot plans at a glance
| Plan | Price | Included | Limits / reset | Overage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2,000 completions + 50 chat requests/mo (per FAQ) | Resets monthly | — | Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Pro | $10 /mo | $15 of AI credits ($10 base + $5 flex) | Resets monthly | $0.01/credit via budget | Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Pro+ | $39 /mo | $70 of AI credits ($39 base + $31 flex) | Resets monthly | $0.01/credit via budget | Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Max | $100 /mo | $200 of AI credits ($100 base + $100 flex) | Resets monthly | $0.01/credit via budget | Verified 2026-10-18 |
FAQ
How much is one Copilot AI credit?
$0.01. Every plan includes a monthly allowance in credits.
Are Copilot completions limited?
Not on paid plans: completions and next-edit suggestions are unlimited and do not use credits. Free is limited to 2,000 completions/month.
How many agent requests do I get on Copilot Pro?
GitHub does not publish a fixed number. Pro includes $15 of credits a month and consumption varies by model and task.
Not disclosed by the vendor
- Per-model credit burn rates (not in our dataset)
- Business/Enterprise prices (not shown on the fetched page)
Sources
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