Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot is facing significant backlash from developers following the introduction of a new token-based billing system. According to TechCrunch AI, the change has sparked consternation among users, with some developers calling the new pricing model “a joke.”
The publication reports that the shift to token-based billing may mark the end of what it describes as “the golden age of Microsoft’s Github Copilot.” The new billing structure represents a departure from the AI coding assistant’s previous pricing approach, though specific details about the token pricing or how it compares to the earlier model were not provided in the available source material.
The developer community’s negative reaction suggests concerns about cost predictability and potential increases in expenses for using the popular AI-powered coding tool. GitHub Copilot, which assists developers by suggesting code completions and entire functions, has been widely adopted since its launch, but the pricing change appears to have created friction with its user base.