GitHub Copilot sits in the AI Tools / IDE category. Most SMB accounts overpay by 40% to 70% on this one tool alone. Here's the realistic price, the common overspend traps, and the cheaper alternatives we recommend at Cancel Costs.
Copilot Business at A$28/seat/mo adds policy management most small teams don't need. Individual tier at A$15/mo covers individual developers. Team-of-5 should be A$75/mo on Individual, not A$140 on Business.
github.com/features/copilot references, githubcopilot.com
| Alternative | Monthly (A$) | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Continue.dev + Claude API | A$8 | Open-source VS Code extension, BYO API key |
| Codeium (free tier) | A$0 | Free autocomplete + chat, surprisingly capable |
| Cursor | A$30 | More integrated experience but 2x cost |
GitHub Copilot has a 30-day free trial and a free tier for verified students and open-source maintainers. For small teams, stay on Individual seats. For larger teams, the Enterprise tier negotiates on annual contracts.
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