How to Cancel GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant. Cancellation is straightforward through your GitHub account settings. Your access continues until the end of the billing period.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£10.00/mo
£100.00/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial billing periods. Access continues until the end of the current period.
After cancellation
Your GitHub account and repositories are unaffected. Only Copilot access is removed.
What to Watch Out For
- Shows productivity statistics to discourage cancellation
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to GitHub Copilot cancellation pageGo to GitHub settings
Navigate to github.com/settings/billing.
Find Copilot subscription
Under Plans and usage, find your Copilot subscription.
Cancel subscription
Click "Cancel" or "Edit" and follow the steps to cancel.
Tips & Things to Know
- Check if your employer provides Copilot through a business or enterprise plan before paying individually.
- GitHub Copilot Free tier provides limited completions if you want to keep basic access.
- Your code suggestions history is not retained after cancellation.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period.
- GitHub must not make cancellation harder than sign-up under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel GitHub Copilot online?
Yes. Cancellation is fully self-service through GitHub settings.
Will cancelling affect my GitHub account?
No. Your repositories and account remain unchanged.
Is there a free version of Copilot?
Yes. GitHub Copilot Free offers limited completions per month.
Can my employer pay for Copilot?
Yes. GitHub Copilot Business and Enterprise plans are billed through organisations.
What is the difference between monthly and annual billing?
Annual billing saves you around 17 percent compared to monthly.
Annual Cost
£100.00
per year for GitHub Copilot
Cancelling saves you this every year