GitHub Copilot Switches to Token-Based Billing, Sparking Developer Backlash
Microsoft's shift from flat-rate to token-based pricing for GitHub Copilot has led to dramatic cost increases for some users, with bills jumping from $29 to $750 monthly.
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Microsoft's shift from flat-rate to token-based pricing for GitHub Copilot has led to dramatic cost increases for some users, with bills jumping from $29 to $750 monthly.
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