GitHub Copilot Code Review Billing Changes June 1, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot code reviews will consume GitHub Actions minutes on private repos. All plans affected. Review your budget and usage metrics now to prepare.
TL;DR
- Copilot code reviews will consume GitHub Actions minutes starting June 1, 2026
- Applies to private repos only; public repos remain free
- All Copilot plans affected (Pro, Pro+, Business, Enterprise)
- Review your Actions budget and usage metrics now
What's Changing
- Dual billing model — Code reviews will be billed as AI Credits AND consume GitHub Actions minutes from your plan entitlement on private repos
- Public repos unaffected — Actions minutes remain free for code reviews on public repositories
- All runner types included — Standard GitHub-hosted runners, larger runners, and self-hosted runners all consume minutes (at different rates)
- Org billing included — Even Copilot code reviews from non-licensed users via direct org billing will consume Actions minutes
When It Takes Effect
- June 1, 2026 — Until then, code review usage draws only from your existing Copilot PRU allowance
What You Need to Do
- Review current Actions usage — Check minute consumption and entitlements in your billing settings
- Audit your budget — Confirm spending limits align with expected usage; adjust as needed
- Monitor metrics — Track Copilot usage, Actions metrics, and billing reports over time
- Understand usage-based billing — Review the broader billing model changes to see how Copilot usage itself is measured
- Notify stakeholders — Share this update with billing admins and engineering leads before June 1
Update command: No installation needed. Review your GitHub billing settings at github.com/settings/billing or your organization's billing page.
Source: GitHub Changelog
