Gemini CLI vs GitHub Copilot
Prices and limit rules side by side. Use the calculator to see which is cheaper for your token volume.
Gemini CLI
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Gemini API key | $0 | Pay per token (see Gemini API prices) | verified |
| Code Assist Standard | — | Seat price not verified | unverified |
| Code Assist Enterprise | — | Seat price not verified | unverified |
Source: https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/quotas · Last verified 2026-10-13
Limits
Gemini CLI + Code Assist agent mode share a quota: 1,500 requests/user/day (Code Assist Standard), 2,000 (Enterprise). One prompt can trigger several model requests. Otherwise metered per token via a paid Gemini API key. The old personal-Google-account free tier (1,000 req/day) is reported discontinued since June 18, 2026; the GitHub README still advertises it.
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.