GitHub Copilot shifts to token-based billing — what it means for developers?

Colleagues, a quick update from the dev world: as of 1 June GitHub Copilot is moving from a flat subscription to token-based pricing.

What happened: Microsoft changed the model — charges will depend on tokens consumed.

Community reaction: developers report sharp cost increases (examples: ≈$29→≈$750 and ≈$50→≈$3,000); others note careful usage reduces overruns.

Risks: this may exceed monthly budgets for small companies and freelancers.

What to do: set token limits and monitoring, review usage scenarios, and evaluate alternatives.

Why it matters: it alters the economics of development tools and cost planning.

How will you respond to this pricing shift?

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