Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot: pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-11 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Claude Code is included in all paid Claude plans and shares usage with the rest of the plan.
GitHub Copilot is sold in credits on github.com/features/copilot/plans. One AI credit equals $0.01. Pro is $15 in monthly total credits ($10 base + $5 flex), Pro+ is $70 ($39 base + $31 flex), and Max is $200 ($100 base + $100 flex). A Free plan is listed at $0, with 2,000 completions and entry-level models per month for Free users.
Listed A to Z, from claude.com and github.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Plans or pricing model
- Bundled into paid Claude plans
- Free option
- Claude Free is $0; Claude Code is included in paid plans
- Published prices
- Pro $17/mo annual ($20 monthly); Max $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo; Team standard $20/seat/mo annual.
- Plans or pricing model
- Free, Pro, Pro+, Max (Business and Enterprise also listed)
- Free option
- Free $0; 2,000 completions and entry-level models per month for Free users
- Published prices
- Pro $15/month total credits ($10 base + $5 flex); Pro+ $70/month ($39 base + $31 flex); Max $200/month ($100 base + $100 flex). 1 credit = $0.01.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official page: Claude Code checked Nov 11, 2026, GitHub Copilot checked Nov 11, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- How you buy. Claude Code is bundled into a Claude subscription. GitHub Copilot is priced as monthly credit bundles (1 credit = $0.01), with a free tier for limited completions.
- Lowest listed paid price. Claude Pro $17/mo billed annually ($20 monthly). Copilot Pro $15/month in total credits. These are different products and usage units.
- Higher tiers. Claude Max $100/mo and Ultra $200/mo. Copilot Pro+ $70/mo and Max $200/mo in credits, with Max described as 2.9x+ the included usage of Pro+.
We do not pick a winner.
FAQ
How much does Claude Code cost?
Included in paid Claude plans: Pro $17/mo annual ($20 monthly), Max $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo (checked Nov 11, 2026).
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
Free $0; Pro $15/month in total credits; Pro+ $70/month; Max $200/month (1 credit = $0.01) (checked Nov 11, 2026).
Do Claude Code and GitHub Copilot have a free option?
Claude Code: Claude Free is $0; Claude Code is included in paid plans. GitHub Copilot: Free plan at $0; Free users are limited to 2,000 completions and entry-level models per month.
What is the lowest listed paid price for Claude Code or GitHub Copilot?
Lowest listed paid figures: Claude Code Pro $17/mo billed annually ($20 monthly); GitHub Copilot Pro $15 per month in total credits ($10 base + $5 flex) (as quoted on each official page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Claude Code or GitHub Copilot?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own page: claude.com/pricing and github.com/features/copilot/plans (checked Nov 11, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-11)
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