Can I cancel GitHub Copilot at any time?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time through your billing settings. The cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

Will I lose my data if I cancel?

No. GitHub Copilot does not store your codebase or personal projects. Cancelling simply removes the AI enhancement features from your IDE; your existing code remains exactly where it was.

How do I get a refund?

GitHub generally does not offer refunds for partial months of service. Once you cancel, you will continue to have access until your current paid month expires. You should contact GitHub Support if you believe you were charged in error.

Cancellation Guides/Developer Tools

How to Cancel GitHub Copilot

Cancel GitHub Copilot in minutes — step-by-step instruction to stop paying for subscriptions you do not use.

Updated July 2026

4 min read

100% Verified Manual Instructions

GitHub Copilot — how to cancel your subscription

Starting Cost

$10.00/mo

Billing Terms

monthly

Trial Conditions

No Free Trial

Difficulty Level

Easy

Interactive Guide

Cancellation Assistant

Go to Cancel Page

On the Web / Desktop

Click your profile photo in the top-right corner of any page, then click 'Settings'.

In the 'Access' section of the left sidebar, click 'Billing and plans' (or 'Billing & licensing' on the new interface platform), then select 'Plans and usage' (or 'Licensing').

Scroll down to the 'Add-ons' or 'GitHub Copilot' section.

Click the 'Edit' button or the 'Manage' dropdown menu next to your Copilot subscription.

Select 'Cancel trial' or 'Cancel subscription' from the available options.

Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the cancellation. You may be asked to provide feedback; once completed, your status will update to reflect that the subscription is cancelled.

Advisory: Cancel Where You Subscribed

You can only stop billing on the platform you originally paid on. If you subscribed inside an app, cancelling on the website won't stop the charge — and vice versa. Watch out for retention “dark patterns” too: keep going until you see a clear “Cancellation Confirmed” screen and a confirmation email.

Aftermath

What Happens After Cancelling GitHub Copilot?

After cancelling, you will retain access to paid Copilot Pro features (such as unlimited completions) until the end of your current monthly billing cycle. You will not be charged again once the current cycle concludes. At that point, your account automatically downgrades to the permanent Copilot Free tier (which provides limited monthly completions and chat usage) rather than locking you out completely. Your code and local repository data remain unchanged, as GitHub Copilot does not store your projects; it only interacts with them via the IDE extension.

Alternative Solutions

GitHub Copilot Alternatives Worth Considering

If you find Copilot too expensive, consider using Codeium, which offers a robust free tier for individual developers that includes many similar autocomplete features. Another strong alternative is Tabnine, which provides a 'Basic' plan that is free for individual users and focuses on local, privacy-conscious code completions. Both services provide competitive AI-driven development support without the monthly cost of a Copilot subscription.

Pre-Cancellation Review

Before You Cancel — Things to Consider

Verify which account owns the subscription: If you are part of an organization, you may need 'Owner' or 'Billing Manager' permissions to cancel the add-on.
Check your billing cycle: GitHub Copilot charges are not prorated; ensure you have utilized the service through your current billing period.
Understand the monthly AI credit system: Subscriptions ($10/mo) provide a monthly quota of GitHub AI Credits to run advanced multi-model combinations (like Claude or GPT). Downgrading to Copilot Free limits your monthly credit allocation.
Ensure you are prepared to transition to the limited completions cap of the Copilot Free tier once your active billing cycle ends.
Confirm if you are using an Individual plan or if you are part of a GitHub Copilot Business or Enterprise plan managed by your employer.

Savings Projection

$120.00/ yr

Estimated annual funds recovered by ending subscription charges.

DifficultyEasy

Cancel Duration2 mins

Savings Equivalent Value

Chipotle

10 burrito bowls

Starbucks

21 grande lattes

Movie Nights

9 movie tickets

Advisory Note

Can be cancelled directly within the account dashboard settings.

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