GITHUB COPILOT LICENSING
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps developers write code faster and more efficiently by suggesting code completions, generating functions, and even reviewing code. It integrates directly into popular IDEs (Integrated Development Environment) like Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs, and is available in multiple tiers for individuals and organizations.
Key Features
- Copilot Chat: Available in all paid plans, with unlimited usage on base models
- Copilot Coding Agent: Available in Pro+ and Enterprise plans; automates multi-step coding tasks
- IDE Integration: Works in VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, and GitHub.com
- Code Review: AI-assisted code review (e.g., “Review selection” in VS Code)
- Copilot Extensions: Extend functionality with custom plugins and integrations
Premium requests refer to interactions with more advanced AI models or features that go beyond the standard capabilities included in the base subscription. A premium request typically includes:
- Using more powerful AI models (like GPT-4 or GPT-4o) for code generation or chat
- Accessing Copilot Agents that perform multi-step tasks (e.g., refactoring a whole file, generating tests, or debugging)
- Running Copilot Chat with advanced reasoning or context awareness
- Using Copilot Extensions that integrate with external tools or services
Copilot Pro
Premium Requests
300
/month*
Month to Month Commitment
$10
/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$8.33
/month
$100
/year
*Purchase additional premium requests at $0.04/request
Copilot Pro+
Premium Requests
1500
/month*
Month to Month Commitment
$39
/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$32.50
/month
$390
/year
*Purchase additional premium requests at $0.04/request
Copilot Business
Premium Requests
300
per user/month*
Month to Month Commitment
$32.50
per user/month
*Purchase additional premium requests at $0.04/request
Copilot Enterprise
Premium Requests
1000
per user/month*
Month to Month Commitment
$39
per user/month
*Purchase additional premium requests at $0.04/request
A free plan is also available with 50 premium requests per month.
Work with xMonthly to Choose the Best Copilot
Choosing the right Copilot product and licensing model be difficult, especially when balancing development, deployment, and scalability needs. That’s where xMonthly comes in.
We can help your organization…
- Evaluate their current and projected Copilot usage.
- Understand the cost implications of different licensing models.
- Set up Azure subscriptions and Power Platform environments.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling enterprise-wide, xMonthly can guide you through the process and ensure you’re getting the most value from your investment in Copilot.