Beginning June 1, GitHub Copilot is rolling out significant updates to its individual plans, shifting to a usage-based billing model that introduces a flex allotment for Pro and Pro+ subscribers and an entirely new Max plan for power users. These changes come in response to community feedback about the growing demands of AI coding tools—longer agent runs, multi-step workflows, and more capable models. The goal is to give you more control and more included usage without raising base prices. Below, we answer the most common questions about these updates.
What are the key changes to GitHub Copilot’s individual plans starting June 1?
The biggest shift is usage-based billing across all paid plans (Free remains limited). Pro and Pro+ now include a flex allotment—variable extra usage on top of fixed base credits—and a brand-new Max plan ($100/month) offers sustained, high-volume access. Base credits (tied 1:1 to your subscription price) never change, while flex allotments can adjust over time as AI economics evolve. Free users keep limited completions and chat. Existing subscribers get the additional usage automatically on June 1.
How does the new flex allotment work in Pro and Pro+?
In your paid plan, your monthly included usage now comes in two parts: base credits (fixed, equal to your subscription price) and a flex allotment (variable, extra usage). For example, Pro ($10/month) includes $10 base + $5 flex = $15 total usage; Pro+ ($39/month) includes $39 base + $31 flex = $70 total usage. Flex is applied automatically when you exceed base credits—no extra settings needed. Your dashboard shows what’s available and what you’ve used. If you run out of flex, you can purchase more usage. Keep in mind that code completions and next edit suggestions remain unlimited and don’t consume credits on paid plans.
What is included in the new GitHub Copilot Max plan?
The Max plan ($100/month) is designed for sustained, high-volume Copilot work. It provides $200 in total included usage each month, broken down into $100 base credits (1:1 with the subscription price) and a $100 flex allotment. Like Pro and Pro+, code completions and next edit suggestions are unlimited and credit-free. Max is ideal for developers who frequently run long agent sessions or multi-step tasks that would otherwise push other plans over their limits. You still have the option to purchase additional usage if needed—your workflow never has to stop.
How does usage-based billing function across all paid plans?
Starting June 1, all paid GitHub Copilot individual plans (Pro, Pro+, Max) adopt a usage-based billing model. Your monthly subscription gives you a pool of credits—first your base credits are consumed, then your flex allotment kicks in automatically. Usage is metered across IDE, github.com, and CLI at the same rates. You don’t need to toggle anything on; the system handles it transparently. The dashboard shows your remaining credits and consumption. If you exceed both base and flex, you can purchase additional usage to keep going. This structure ensures you only pay for what you use, while still providing predictable monthly pricing.
Why can the flex allotment change over time?
The flex allotment is intentionally variable—it’s designed to adapt as the economics of AI shift. Factors like model pricing, the introduction of new models, and improvements in efficiency can all affect how much usage GitHub can provide at a given subscription price. By keeping flex amounts flexible, the plan can continue to offer good value without raising base prices. Your base credits (1:1 with your subscription) will always remain the same, so you have a stable floor of included usage. This approach lets GitHub Copilot evolve alongside the rapidly changing AI landscape.
What should current monthly subscribers do to receive the additional usage?
Nothing. If you’re already on a monthly Pro or Pro+ plan, the updated flex allotment lands automatically on June 1 when your account migrates to usage-based billing. You don’t need to change your payment method or contact support. After the transition, check your dashboard to see your new included totals—Pro users see $15 total, Pro+ sees $70 total, and new Max users will have $200. For detailed technical guidance, see the official documentation. Future changes to flex will also be applied automatically.