‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

GitHub Copilot is switching from a flat subscription model to token-based billing starting June 1, 2026. Developers are reacting with outrage on Reddit and X, with some reporting cost increases from $29/month to $750, or $50 to $3,000. Critics of the critics argue that heavy token usage is driven by 'vibe coders' who use the tool inefficiently, while others defend upset users by pointing out Microsoft actively encouraged heavy usage. The economics of how much Microsoft was subsidizing usage under the old model remain unclear.