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About individual Copilot plans and benefits

GitHub offers several Copilot plans for individual developers, each with different features, model access, and usage limits to support a wide range of coding needs.

GitHub offers three Copilot plans for individual developers, each designed to meet different needs based on your coding habits, interest in AI models, and desired level of flexibility.

You can choose from the following plans.

GitHub Copilot Free

For developers looking to get started with Copilot.

  • Includes up to 2,000 code completions in IDEs per month
  • Includes up to 50 total chat requests per month in Copilot Chat
  • Designed to give you a limited taste of Copilot's capabilities
  • No subscription or payment required
  • Intended for personal use only, not for users managed by an organization or enterprise
  • Great for developers who want to explore Copilot's capabilities before upgrading to a paid plan

GitHub Copilot Pro

For developers who want more flexibility, including unlimited completions and access to additional models.

  • Includes unlimited completions in IDEs
  • Access to Copilot Chat and additional models
  • Includes up to 300 premium requests per month (additional at $0.04 USD each)
  • Free for verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open source projects

GitHub Copilot Pro+

For developers who need maximum flexibility, premium access to available models, and expanded request limits.

  • Everything in Copilot Pro, plus:

    • Full access to all available models in Copilot Chat
    • Up to 1,500 premium requests per month (additional at $0.04 USD each)
    • Priority access to advanced AI capabilities
  • Ideal for AI power users and developers who want cutting-edge tools

Comparing plans

The following table highlights the key differences between individual Copilot plans.

FeatureGitHub Copilot FreeGitHub Copilot ProGitHub Copilot Pro+
PriceFree10 USD per month, or
100 USD per year
(free for some users)
$39 USD per month, or
$390 USD per year
Real-time code suggestions with the base modelUp to 2,000 per monthUnlimitedUnlimited
Premium requests50 per month300 per month1,500 per month
Purchase additional premium requests at $0.04 USD per request
Copilot Chat interactionsUp to 50 per monthUnlimited with base model1Unlimited with base model
Access to premium models Full access

For a detailed comparison of features and benefits, see Planes de suscripción para GitHub Copilot.

Choosing the right plan

Consider the following to decide which plan is right for you:

  • Just getting started? Try GitHub Copilot Free to explore basic functionality at no cost.
  • Coding regularly with AI? Upgrade to GitHub Copilot Pro for more flexibility and access to premium features.
  • Want the best performance and most model access? Go with GitHub Copilot Pro+ to unlock everything Copilot has to offer.

To learn how to set up the plan that’s right for you, see Getting started with a Copilot plan.

Limitations for enterprises

Copilot Free is not suitable for enterprises, as it does not include the following features:

  • Access management
  • Audit logs
  • Policy management
  • File exclusion
  • Usage data
  • Indemnification coverage

Footnotes

  1. Response times may vary during periods of high usage.