AI costs how much? GitHub Copilot users react to new usage-based pricing system.
Summary
GitHub has changed the way it charges users for its AI tool, Copilot, moving from a fixed request system to a usage-based pricing model. Many users are surprised by how quickly their monthly AI credit allotment is used up, sometimes in less than a day, making costs higher than before.Key Facts
- GitHub Copilot switched to a usage-based pricing system in April.
- Users now get monthly AI "credits" to pay for usage; one credit equals $0.01.
- Different subscription plans offer different credit amounts, from 1,500 to 20,000 credits.
- The cost per AI request depends on the complexity and the AI model used.
- Some AI models are much more expensive, causing rapid credit depletion.
- Users report using up a month’s credits in just a few hours or even one day.
- Prior to this, GitHub subsidized heavy users with a flat-rate system, covering some costs itself.
- Examples show how quickly credits can be spent on simple tasks and much faster on complex coding work.
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