GitHub Copilot Annual Subscription 2026
Annual billing saves 17% vs monthly for individual plans. Pro: $100/year vs $120/year. Pro+: $390/year vs $468/year. Here's the complete breakdown.
Annual vs Monthly Pricing — All Plans
| Plan | Monthly price | Annual cost (monthly billing) | Annual price (annual billing) | Annual savings | % saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | $0 | — | — |
| Pro | $10/mo | $120/yr | $100/yr | $20/year | 17% |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | $468/yr | $390/yr | $78/year | 17% |
| Business | $19/user/mo | — | Not available | — | — |
| Enterprise | $39/user/mo | — | Not available | — | — |
Which Tiers Offer Annual Billing?
Individual Plans: Pro & Pro+
Both Pro ($10/mo → $100/yr) and Pro+ ($39/mo → $390/yr) offer annual billing with a consistent 17% discount. Set up in your GitHub billing settings. Billed annually as a single charge.
Team Plans: Business & Enterprise
GitHub Copilot Business ($19/user) and Enterprise ($39/user) are billed monthly only — there is no annual billing option at the published price point. Organisations seeking annual cost predictability must negotiate Enterprise Agreements directly with GitHub/Microsoft sales teams.
Is Annual Commitment Worth It for Pro?
The maths is simple: if you use GitHub Copilot Pro for 10 or more months of the year, annual billing ($100/yr) is cheaper than monthly ($10/mo × months used).
| Months used per year | Monthly billing cost | Annual billing cost | Better option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | $30 | $100 | Monthly (saves $70) |
| 6 months | $60 | $100 | Monthly (saves $40) |
| 9 months | $90 | $100 | Monthly (saves $10) |
| 10 months | $100 | $100 | Annual (saves $0) |
| 11 months | $110 | $100 | Annual (saves $10) |
| 12 months | $120 | $100 | Annual (saves $20) |
Bottom line: If you're a professional developer using Copilot actively, you'll easily use it all 12 months — annual at $100/yr is the clear choice. The only scenario where monthly wins is if you're unsure about committing or plan to cancel within the year. Since GitHub Copilot doesn't offer prorated refunds on annual plans, start monthly if you're uncertain, then switch to annual once you're confident in the value.
Free Pro Access: Better Than Any Annual Discount
Before paying anything for GitHub Copilot Pro, check if you qualify for free access:
GitHub Student Developer Pack — free Pro access. Apply at education.github.com. Requires .edu email or proof of enrolment.
Teachers at accredited institutions. Same application portal as students. Grants free Pro access for the duration of employment.
Maintainers of popular open-source projects on GitHub. Apply via github.com/features/copilot/plans.
How to Switch from Monthly to Annual Billing
Log in to github.com and click your profile picture (top right)
Go to Settings → Billing and plans → GitHub Copilot
Click 'Manage Copilot subscription'
Find 'Billing cycle' and select 'Annual'
Review the new annual price ($100/yr for Pro, $390/yr for Pro+) and confirm
Annual billing takes effect at your next renewal date — you'll complete the current monthly period first