GitHub Copilot switches to token-based billing, raising costs for individual developers
By
Lucas Ropek
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Summary
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot is switching from a flat subscription fee to a token-based billing system starting June 1, which could significantly increase costs for individual developers and small companies. The new pricing model charges users based on token consumption rather than a predictable monthly rate, causing frustration among the developer community who see it as a move that favors large enterprises over independent developers and small teams.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end — for the little guy, at least.
Bigger enterprises may still have the juice for it, but smaller companies and workers could find themselves wondering how they're supposed to balance the monthly budget.
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