‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs Microsoft’s Github Copilot is transitioning to a token-usage based billing system, replacing its previous flat subscription rate. This change has sparked significant backlash from developers who anticipate a drastic increase in costs, with some examples showing potential jumps from under $30 to hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. Critics argue this new model is unaffordable and less cost-effective, while others suggest high token consumption indicates inefficient ‘vibe coding’ rather than genuine development needs.

• Github Copilot is moving from a flat subscription rate to a token-usage billing system on June 1.
• Developers are expressing concern and anger over potentially much higher monthly costs under the new system.
• Some users report potential cost increases from around $29 to $750 or from $50 to $3,000 per month.
• Critics of the price hikes suggest high token usage indicates inefficient or ‘vibe coding’ practices.
• Others argue Microsoft encouraged the previous usage patterns and is now unfairly changing the billing model. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/what-a-joke-github-copilots-new-token-based-billing-spurs-consternation-among-devs/