GitHub Copilot's New Pricing Shocks Developers With Huge Bills

Microsoft is switching GitHub Copilot from flat-rate subscription billing to a token-usage model starting June 1, triggering outrage among developers. Some users report costs jumping from $29 to $750 per month, while others claim increases from $50 to $3,000. Opinions are divided on who is to blame. Some argue heavy spenders are inefficient vibe-coders, while others say Microsoft encouraged unlimited usage and is now pulling the rug out. Microsoft has not responded to requests for comment.