GitHub Copilot Introduces Premium Requests and New Pricing Plans

Apr 5, 2025
GitHub Copilot is implementing new premium requests and pricing plans, affecting users who opt for advanced AI models. Starting in May, users will face limits on premium requests, with options to purchase additional requests or upgrade to a new Pro+ plan.

GitHub has announced changes to its Copilot AI coding assistant, introducing premium requests and new pricing plans. Starting May 5, 2025, Copilot Pro users will receive 300 monthly premium requests, while Copilot Business and Enterprise users will receive 300 and 1,000 requests, respectively. These changes apply to users opting for advanced AI models beyond the base model, OpenAI's GPT-4o.

The new system imposes rate limits on tasks using newer models like Anthropic's 3.7 Sonnet. Users can purchase additional premium requests at $0.04 each or upgrade to the new Copilot Pro+ plan, which offers 1,500 premium requests for $39 per month. This plan provides access to the latest models, including OpenAI's GPT-4.5.

These updates reflect the increased computing costs associated with more advanced AI models. Despite the changes, GitHub Copilot remains a significant revenue driver for Microsoft, contributing over 40% to GitHub's revenue growth in 2024.

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