Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot
Prices and limit rules side by side. Use the calculator to see which is cheaper for your token volume.
Claude Code
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Claude Code not included | verified |
| Pro | $20/mo | $17/mo billed annually ($200/yr); includes Claude Code | verified |
| Max 5x | $100/mo | 5x Pro usage; includes $100/mo API credits | verified |
| Max 20x | $200/mo | 20x Pro usage; $200/mo API credits listed. Plan price not shown explicitly on page text ('From $100') | unverified |
| Enterprise | $20/mo | $20/seat/mo + usage at API rates, billed annually | verified |
Source: https://claude.com/pricing · Last verified 2026-10-13
Limits
Usage resets on a rolling 5-hour session window; paid plans add weekly limits. Claude Code shares one usage pool with Claude chat. Pro = at least 5x Free per session; Max = 5x or 20x Pro. No fixed message count is published. Past the limit you can enable usage credits billed at standard API rates.
GitHub Copilot
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited chat and agent usage | verified |
| Pro | $10/mo | $15/mo of AI credits ($10 base + $5 flex) | verified |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | $70/mo of AI credits ($39 base + $31 flex) | verified |
| Max | $100/mo | $200/mo of AI credits listed in plan table | verified |
Source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans · Last verified 2026-10-13
Limits
Agent mode, chat, code review, cloud agent and CLI consume GitHub AI Credits (1 credit = $0.01); credits vary by model. Allowance resets monthly. Completions and next-edit suggestions are unlimited on paid plans. Free: 2,000 completions + 50 chat requests. Past the allowance: set a paid-usage budget or switch to a cheaper model.