# Is GitHub Copilot still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. GitHub Copilot is live and price-verified as of Sep 8, 2026.**

Category: AI Coding Assistants

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $10/mo
- Free tier: yes (permanent)
- Verified: Sep 8, 2026 · price source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans

## What it is

GitHub Copilot works across VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, and the CLI, with chat, agent mode, and code completions. In June 2026 it moved to usage-based AI credits, so completions stay unlimited on paid plans while agent, chat, and review calls draw from a monthly credit pool. The free tier gives 2,000 completions per month; paid individual plans run from Pro at $10 to Max at $100.
Sources: github.com (https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) · github.blog (https://github.blog/news-insights/company-news/github-copilot-is-moving-to-usage-based-billing/) · docs.github.com (https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/organizations-and-enterprises)

## Use it

- GitHub Copilot: https://verdict.tools/go/github-copilot (rel="sponsored nofollow")

## Options

- The best AI Coding Assistants: https://verdict.tools/best/ai-coding-assistants

## FAQ

### Is GitHub Copilot shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for GitHub Copilot as of Sep 8, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $10/mo (verified Sep 8, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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