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Microsoft Introduces Token-Based Billing for GitHub Copilot
4/21/2026
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Story summary
- Microsoft will shift GitHub Copilot to token-based billing, replacing the current requests-based model, with a formal announcement expected soon.
- The weekly cost of running GitHub Copilot has nearly doubled since January.
- Charges will be based on token usage.
- Microsoft will remove certain AI models from cheaper plans.
- Microsoft will tighten rate limits to curb abuse.
