GitHub Copilot Free

GitHub Copilot is AI coding assistance from GitHub that works in your editor and on github.com. Its Free plan gives 2,000 completions a month and limited chat and agent usage.

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GitHub Copilot Free is a developer tools perk from GitHub, offering a free plan (2,000 completions a month), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside GitHub Copilot Free

The Free plan gives 2,000 completions a month and access to entry level models. Chat and agent usage is limited, and the Free plan supports the CLI and agent mode. The included allowance resets every month. Pro costs $10 per month and includes unlimited inline suggestions.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Developers

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: The included allowance resets every month.
Other requirements: The Free plan is limited to 2,000 completions and entry level models per month, and its chat and agent usage is limited. You can upgrade to Pro through your Copilot settings page.

How to claim

How to apply for GitHub Copilot Free

Steps to apply

1Sign up for the Free plan from GitHub's Copilot plans page.

Good to know: Plans read on github.com/features/copilot/plans on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Other ways to get a deal on GitHub

Mercury gives its customers a deal on GitHub. It is separate from GitHub Copilot Free, with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Mercury Perks$10,000 in GitHub creditsFor Mercury business account holders
- This perk is for funded startups only. You must have raised outside equity funding (up to Series B) from investors. Companies that are bootstrapped, self-funded, grant-funded, etc are not eligible.
- New to GitHub Enterprise (or have not been on a GitHub Enterprise plan within the past six months)
- Have not previously received GitHub for Startups credits or GitHub Enterprise licenses
Compare all 273 Mercury Perks On Mercury: the GitHub perk

Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 28, 2026.

Questions

GitHub Copilot Free: common questions

Is GitHub free?

Yes, GitHub can be used for free. Free plan (2,000 completions a month). As stated on GitHub's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for GitHub Copilot Free?

GitHub Copilot Free is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Free plan is limited to 2,000 completions and entry level models per month, and its chat and agent usage is limited. You can upgrade to Pro through your Copilot settings page.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get GitHub Copilot Free?

No. GitHub Copilot Free is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for GitHub Copilot Free?

How long do I have to use GitHub Copilot Free, and does it expire?

The included allowance resets every month.

Is GitHub Copilot Free available outside the US?

GitHub Copilot Free is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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