GitHub Copilot limit reached: what to do
Updated 2026-10-18. From GitHub's Copilot plans page and FAQ.
Agent mode, code review, coding agent, Copilot CLI and Chat use GitHub AI Credits from your monthly allowance (1 credit = $0.01). When it runs out, set a dollar budget for paid usage and Copilot continues, or wait for the monthly reset. Check usage and the reset date in your Copilot settings.
| Plan | Price / mo | Key limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests |
| Pro | $10 | $15/mo GitHub AI Credits ($10 base + $5 flex) |
| Pro+ | $39 | $70/mo GitHub AI Credits ($39 base + $31 flex) |
| Max | $100 | $200/mo GitHub AI Credits ($100 base + $100 flex) |
What to do
- Check Copilot settings for usage and your reset date; budget alerts fire at 75%, 90% and 100%.
- Set a budget for additional usage: credits draw down at $0.01 each, so $10 covers 1,000 credits.
- Wait for the monthly reset.
- Upgrade: see is Copilot Pro worth it and Free vs Pro vs Pro+ vs Max.
Credits by plan
- Free (Free): 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests
- Pro ($10): $15/mo GitHub AI Credits ($10 base + $5 flex); unlimited completions
- Pro+ ($39): $70/mo GitHub AI Credits ($39 base + $31 flex)
- Max ($100): $200/mo GitHub AI Credits ($100 base + $100 flex)
Business and Enterprise
Admins set usage limits and decide whether paid usage is allowed. If it is not, Copilot pauses until the next cycle.
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FAQ
Why does Copilot say I am out of credits?
Agent mode, code review, coding agent, CLI and Chat draw from your monthly AI Credits allowance, and it is used up.
How do I check my Copilot usage?
In your Copilot settings, which show usage and your reset date. Premium request usage is also in the billing dashboard.
Can I keep using Copilot after the limit?
Yes, if you set a budget for paid usage at $0.01 per credit. On Business and Enterprise it depends on your admin.
When do Copilot credits reset?
Monthly, at the date shown in your Copilot settings.
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