GitHub Copilot helps with code suggestions, explanations, and agent tasks in supported editors and GitHub workflows. It fits developers who already review changes through GitHub and want assistance without moving every task into a separate application. Available models, agents, and administration controls depend on the plan and the client you use.
Workflow
Open a repository, give Copilot the relevant files and a specific change, and inspect the proposed patch before accepting it. Use chat to explain an unfamiliar function or an error. For agent work, describe the expected behavior and the checks that demonstrate it. Run your project’s tests and review dependencies, credentials, and generated code before merging. A subscription does not guarantee that a generated solution is correct.
Costs and limits
As checked on October 23, 2026, Free offers limited chat and agent usage. Individual monthly prices are $10 for Pro, $39 for Pro+, and $100 for Max. Business costs $19 per granted seat per month, and Enterprise costs $39. Current billing uses GitHub AI Credits, so older completion counts and premium-request allowances are not a reliable description of these plans. Check your allowance, model consumption, and additional spending settings before a long agent task. Enterprise requires GitHub Enterprise Cloud, and Copilot is not available for GitHub Enterprise Server.