Copilot Pro vs Pro+: what the extra $29 gets you
Short answer (checked 2026-10-23): Copilot Pro is $10 a month and includes $15 of AI credits; Pro+ is $39 a month and includes $70. Pro+ costs $29 more for $55 more in credits, and GitHub's model table adds the top-end models (like Claude Opus and GPT-6 Sol) that Pro leaves out.
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GitHub Copilot plans side by side
Credits per $1 is our arithmetic from GitHub's listed price and included credits.
| Plan | Price | Included usage | Credits per $1 | Resets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited chat and agent usage; 2,000 completions and access to entry-level models per month | n/a | Monthly |
| Pro | $10/mo | $15/mo AI credits ($10 base + $5 flex) | $1.50 of credits per $1 | Monthly |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | $70/mo AI credits ($39 base + $31 flex) | $1.79 of credits per $1 | Monthly |
| Max | $100/mo | $200/mo AI credits ($100 base + $100 flex); 1 credit = $0.01 | $2.00 of credits per $1 | Monthly |
Source: github.com/features/copilot/plans ↗ · checked 2026-10-23
Models: the other half of the difference
Per-plan model table: Pro ($10) excludes Claude Opus and Fable, GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6 Sol and Gemini 4 Argon; Pro+ and Max include them.
Source: GitHub supported models ↗ · logged 2026-10-20. See every model by plan on Models by plan.
Which fits you
- You mostly use completions and the models Pro includes: Pro at $10 a month.
- You want Claude Opus, GPT-6 Sol or Gemini 4 Argon in Copilot: Pro+, since Pro doesn't include them.
- You burn through $70 of credits a month: Max at $100 includes $200.
- You're just trying it out: Free has 2,000 completions and access to entry-level models per month.
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FAQ
How much is Copilot Pro vs Pro+?
Pro is $10 a month with $15/mo AI credits ($10 base + $5 flex). Pro+ is $39 a month with $70/mo AI credits ($39 base + $31 flex). Checked 2026-10-23 on GitHub's plans page.
Is Copilot Pro+ worth it over Pro?
Pro+ gives about $1.79 of credits per $1 paid versus $1.50 on Pro, and it includes premium models Pro excludes. If you only use the models Pro includes and don't run out of credits, Pro is cheaper.
Which models does Copilot Pro not include?
GitHub's supported-models table (logged 2026-10-20) shows Pro excluding Claude Opus and Fable, GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6 Sol and Gemini 4 Argon; Pro+ and Max include them.
When do Copilot credits reset?
Monthly. Credits are counted per month, and 1 credit = $0.01 according to GitHub's plans page.
Is there a plan above Pro+?
Yes. Copilot Max is $100 a month with $200/mo AI credits ($100 base + $100 flex).
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