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GitHub Copilot coding agent review (2026): pricing, features and alternatives
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GitHub Copilot pricing at a glance
GitHub Copilot pricing: GitHub Copilot coding agent is a coding agent with plans from $10/mo (Copilot Pro), best for teams that already work in GitHub.
- What it is
- Assign an issue to Copilot and it writes code in GitHub Actions, then opens a pull request.
- What it costs
- $10/mo (Copilot Pro). Subscription with monthly AI credits; extra credits pay-as-you-go
- Who it's for
- Teams that already work in GitHub · Personal use and businesses
- How it compares
- 5th lowest starting price of the 6 AI coding agents on Klyvoo
- Pricing checked
- October 2026 on github.com
Our verdict
Copilot's coding agent is the easiest fit for teams already on GitHub: assign an issue and review the pull request it opens. It isn't on Copilot Free, each task eats AI credits plus Actions minutes and a single session stops at 59 minutes.
Pros
- Assign issues or @copilot in PRs to start work
- Runs in its own GitHub Actions environment and tests changes
- Cheapest paid entry at $10/mo
Cons
- Not on Copilot Free; needs a paid plan
- Uses AI credits and GitHub Actions minutes per task
- Hard 59-minute limit per session
GitHub Copilot coding agent pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | AI credits per month | Coding agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Limited chat and agent use | No |
| Pro | $10/mo | Not listed | 1,500 (1,000 base + 500 flex) | Yes |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | Not listed | 7,000 (3,900 base + 3,100 flex) | Yes |
| Max | $100/mo | Not listed | 20,000 (10,000 base + 10,000 flex) | Yes |
| Business | $19/user/mo | Not listed | 1,900 per user | Yes |
| Enterprise | $39/user/mo | Not listed | 3,900 per user | Yes |
Source: github.com/features/copilot/plans and docs.github.com Copilot plans, checked October 3, 2026.
GitHub Copilot coding agent alternatives
| Agent | Starting price | Pricing model | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot coding agent | $10/mo (Copilot Pro) | Subscription with monthly AI credits; extra credits pay-as-you-go | Teams that already work in GitHub | This page |
| Claude Code | $20/mo (Claude Pro) | Subscription with usage limits; or API pay-as-you-go | Developers working on real, large codebases | Claude Code review |
| Cursor | Free; Pro $20/mo | Freemium subscription with usage pools; on-demand usage | Developers who want AI inside their editor | Cursor review |
| OpenAI Codex | Free; Go $8/mo | Included with ChatGPT plans; credits or API pay-as-you-go | ChatGPT users who want a coding agent | OpenAI Codex review |
| Replit Agent | Free; Core $20/mo | Freemium subscription with credits; effort-based paid modes | Non-coders building and hosting real apps | Replit Agent review |
| Lovable | Free; Pro $25/mo | Freemium subscription with credits | Founders launching MVPs without coding | Lovable review |
GitHub Copilot coding agent FAQ
How much does GitHub Copilot coding agent cost?
It comes with paid Copilot plans: Pro is $10/mo, Pro+ $39/mo and Max $100/mo. For organizations, Business is $19 and Enterprise $39 per user per month.
Is the Copilot coding agent free?
No. GitHub says the cloud agent is available on all paid Copilot plans. Copilot Free has limited chat and agent use in the editor but not the cloud agent.
How does the Copilot coding agent work?
You assign an issue to Copilot or mention @copilot in a pull request. It works in an Actions-powered environment, runs tests and linters and opens a pull request.
What does it use up?
Each session uses AI credits, based on the model and tokens, plus GitHub Actions minutes. Sessions stop after 59 minutes.
What are the best alternatives?
Claude Code (from $20/mo) and OpenAI Codex (included with ChatGPT plans) can also open pull requests. Cursor is the pick for an AI editor; Replit Agent and Lovable suit non-coders.