GitHub Copilot Free

Microsoft announce the availability of GitHub Copilot Free, aimed at people wanting to get started with GitHub Copilot. It’s restricted to 50 messages and interactions, and 2,000 real-time code suggestions per month, after which you’d need to upgrade to the Pro version costing $10 per month.

Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/4g9Duir, and a feature by feature comparison of the Copilot Free, Pro, Business and Enterprise editions here: https://bit.ly/40kIQBo.

GitHub usage-based billing

Microsoft announce that from August 1, 2024 GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Advanced Security are available to be billed through an Azure Subscription for CSP and MCA-E customers. Billing is on a usage basis – if a user starts consuming a licence seat during a month, then customers pay on a prorated basis for that month with no commitment for future months. EA customers who have been able to purchase regular User SLs for these services can continue to do so if they want to.

Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/4fWzKlm.