GitHub Copilot’s Per-Token Pricing: What Actually Changed in May 2026
— title: “GitHub Copilot’s Per-Token Pricing: What Actually Changed in May 2026” description: “GitHub Copilot shifted from monthly query limits to AI Credits in May 2026. Here’s what the per-token pricing means for developers and whether it costs more.” publishDate: 2026-05-02 category: AI News tags: [GitHub Copilot, AI Pricing, Developer Tools, May 2026] — Table of Contents 1. [What Changed in May 2026](#what-changed-in-may-2026) 2. [How Per-Token Pricing Actually Works](#how-per-token-pricing-actually-works) 3. [Who Benefits and Who Pays More](#who-benefits-and-who-pays-more) 4. [What’s Still Free](#whats-still-free) 5. [The Bottom Line for Developers](#the-bottom-line-for-developers) — GitHub Copilot just changed how it charges you—and if you’re a developer who