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

GitHub Copilot is transitioning from a flat-rate subscription to a token-usage billing model starting June 1, causing significant frustration among developers. Many users report that this change will lead to exorbitant cost increases, with some citing potential monthly jumps from tens of dollars to thousands. While critics of the move argue the new pricing is unsustainable, others contend that high costs only affect those who rely on inefficient, bloated development workflows. Furthermore, some developers blame Microsoft for previously encouraging indiscriminate usage of the tool, arguing that the company is now penalizing users for adopting the very behaviors they once promoted.

(Source：TechCrunch)