Angry devs vow to flee GitHub Copilot as metered billing takes hold

GitHub Copilot now charges developers based on AI credit usage. Users on the $39-per-month Pro+ plan burn through 8 percent of their monthly AI credit allocation in two hours. A developer reported depleting 7,000 AI units in under two hours under the new system. The shift from subscription to metered billing increases cost unpredictability. This change affects productivity as developers face rapid credit exhaustion. Microsoft's Copilot Pro+ plan now includes a 7,000-unit AI credit monthly limit.