'What a joke': Github Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs | TechCrunch
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'What a joke': Github Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs | TechCrunch
Billing changes take effect June 1, charging users based on tokens consumed during work rather than a low flat rate. Developers report sharp cost increases after the switch, including claims of rising from about $29 per month to nearly $750 and from around $50 to roughly $3,000. Some users argue the increases reflect inefficient usage, saying heavy token burn comes from “vibe coding” with many bloated iterations rather than normal development work. Larger enterprises may better absorb the new model, while smaller companies and individual workers may struggle to balance monthly budgets.
"The changes, which will take place June 1, mean that users will charged based on how many tokens they burn through as they work instead of a low flat rate based on requests."
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