ToolsGitHub (Microsoft)
GitHub Copilot
OpenRouter rank
not in tracked usage yet
Tokens / day
awaiting usage
OpenRouter token volume
usage history pending — this tool isn't in the tracked OpenRouter app rankings yet
Subscription plans
| Plan | $/mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No credit card required. · Verified students have access to the GitHub Copilot Student plan. · 2,000 completions per month · 50 chat requests per month (including Copilot Edits) · 2,000 inline suggestions per month |
| Pro | $10 | We're gradually enabling new sign-ups. If you're unable to sign up right now, please check back soon. · Unlimited inline suggestions · $15 per month total GitHub AI Credits ($10 base + $5 flex allotment) |
| Pro+ | $39 | We're gradually enabling new sign-ups. If you're unable to sign up right now, please check back soon. · Unlimited inline suggestions · $70 per month total GitHub AI Credits ($39 base + $31 flex allotment) |
| Max | $100 | We're gradually enabling new sign-ups. If you're unable to sign up right now, please check back soon. · Built for heavy Copilot usage, including sustained agent-driven workflows, and includes $100/month in GitHub AI Credits. · Unlimited inline suggestions · $200 per month total GitHub AI Credits ($100 base + $100 flex allotment) |
source: github.com/features/copilot/plans
captured Jul 8, 2026
Change history
no plan changes detected yet — changes appear here the day the pricing page moves
Releases
- v0.43.0v0.43.0Apr 7, 2026
- v0.43.2026040705v0.43.2026040705Apr 7, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #5036: nes: clipping strategy is AroundEditRange
- This list of changes was [auto generated](https://dev.azure.com/monacotools/Monaco/_build/results?buildId=428359&view=logs).
- v0.43.2026040702v0.43.2026040702Apr 7, 2026
- v0.43.2026040701v0.43.2026040701Apr 7, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #5018: Remove window active middleware for now (#5009)
- #5009: Remove window active middleware for now
- v0.43.2026040602v0.43.2026040602Apr 6, 2026
- v0.43.2026040601v0.43.2026040601Apr 6, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #4989: fix: discover AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md at workspace roots
- #4974: fix: emit agent instructions in CopilotCLI customization provider
- v0.43.2026040304v0.43.2026040304Apr 3, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #4952: feat: wire hooks through CopilotCLI customization provider
- #4956: Inline summarization: summarize within the agent loop for maximum prompt cache hits
- v0.43.2026040303v0.43.2026040303Apr 3, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #4955: Bump electron from 37.8.0 to 39.8.4
- #4943: Add a new fetchedValue concept
- v0.43.2026040301v0.43.2026040301Apr 3, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #4946: Add `githubMcpServer.channel` setting for MCP Insiders mode
- #4944: add `isSystemInitiated` and relevant changes
- v0.43.2026040204v0.43.2026040204Apr 2, 2026
- ## Changes:
- #4917: Bump @anthropic-ai/sdk from 0.80.0 to 0.81.0
- #4915: Bump @anthropic-ai/sdk from 0.80.0 to 0.81.0 in /chat-lib
source: github.blog/changelog/label/copilot/
latest Apr 7, 2026
GitHub & package growth
GitHub stars
source: github.com/microsoft/vscode-copilot-chat
9,984 stars · Jul 8, 2026
Package downloads/day
source: registry stats · @github/copilot · 1 zero-day gap hidden
159,039/day · Jul 7, 2026
Reddit pulse
no Reddit mentions tracked for this tool yet
Benchmark results
| Benchmark | Configuration | Score | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
no benchmark results attributed to GitHub Copilot yet | ||||
scores as published by each benchmark; configurations differ — compare within a row's benchmark only
Similar tools
| # | Tool | Tokens/day | 7d Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Claude CodeAnthropic | 283.3B | — | vs GitHub Copilot |
| 3 | Kilo CodeKilo Code | 252.2B | — | vs GitHub Copilot |
| 5 | ClineCline Bot Inc. | 96.2B | 67.9% | vs GitHub Copilot |
| 7 | piEarendil Works (Mario Zechner) | 50.8B | — | vs GitHub Copilot |
ranked by OpenRouter usage-rank proximity
snapshot Jul 7, 2026
GitHub Copilot FAQ
- How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
- GitHub Copilot's paid plans start at $10/month (Pro), with a free tier available, per its pricing page captured Jul 8, 2026. Plan changes are tracked over time on this page.
- When was GitHub Copilot last updated?
- The most recent tracked release is v0.43.0 on Apr 7, 2026. Its full changelog history is listed above.
- What are the best alternatives to GitHub Copilot?
- By OpenRouter usage, the closest alternatives are Claude Code, Kilo Code, and Cline. Head-to-head comparisons are linked in the alternatives table.
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