GitHub Copilot shifts to token-based billing from June 1, replacing premium request model

GitHub announced that all Copilot plans will transition from premium request units to GitHub AI Credits on June 1, 2026. Billing will be based on token consumption (input, output, cached) at published API rates, with 1 AI credit equaling $0.01. Copilot Pro ($10/month) includes $10 in AI Credits; Pro+ ($39/month) includes $39. GitHub also announced Copilot code review will consume GitHub Actions minutes starting June 1. A preview billing experience launches in early May to help users estimate costs. GitHub cited unsustainable cost escalation under the flat request-based model as the reason for the change.