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Changes to GitHub Copilot Individual Plans

github.blog

April 20, 2026

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Summary

GitHub Copilot is pausing new sign-ups for Individual plans, tightening usage limits, and adjusting model availability to ensure a reliable experience for existing customers. These changes aim to protect the service quality for current users.

Key Takeaways

GitHub has paused new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Student plans to better serve existing customers.
Usage limits for individual plans have been tightened, with Pro+ plans offering more than 5X the limits of Pro plans.
Opus models are no longer available in Pro plans, while Opus 4.7 remains available in Pro+ plans.
Users can view their usage limits in VS Code and Copilot CLI to avoid hitting unexpected limits.

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Community Sentiment

Mixed

Positives

GPT-5.4 is significantly cheaper and performs better than Anthropic models, indicating a potential shift in preference among developers for cost-effective AI solutions.
Some users find Opus 4.6 to be highly effective in following instructions, showcasing its strong performance in specific programming tasks.
The integration of Claude Code within VSCode offers users flexibility, allowing them to explore alternative AI tools without leaving their preferred environment.

Concerns

Users express frustration over the increased costs associated with accessing Opus models, with some feeling that the value does not justify the price hike.
There are concerns that newer models like Opus 4.7 do not meet user expectations, leading to dissatisfaction and a sense of stagnation in project progress.
The perception that the true costs of AI tools may exceed current subscription pricing raises concerns about the sustainability and accessibility of these services.