GitHub Copilot Pro vs Claude Pro

Which should you pick?

• Choose GitHub Copilot Pro if you prefer GitHub’s models and apps.
• Choose Claude Pro if you prefer Anthropic’s models and apps.
• Many people keep one paid plan and use the free tier of the other for second opinions.
• Light or irregular use? Paying per token can cost less than either plan — check the subscription vs API calculator.

Other tiers: GitHub Copilot Pro+ ($39/mo), GitHub Copilot Max ($100/mo), Claude Max 5x ($100/mo), Claude Max 20x ($200/mo).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GitHub Copilot Pro and Claude Pro?

GitHub Copilot Pro costs $10 a month (Unlimited code completions; Cloud agent and code review; $15 in monthly AI credits (base + flex)). Claude Pro costs $20 a month (More usage than Free; Includes Claude Code, Claude Cowork and Claude Design; Research and unlimited projects).

Is Claude Pro worth it?

Claude Pro is worth it if you would otherwise outgrow GitHub Copilot Pro. The extra $10 a month would buy about 312 Claude Opus 5.5 API messages of 4,000 input and 800 output tokens — if you don’t use that much more, stay on GitHub Copilot Pro or pay per token.

Which models do GitHub Copilot Pro and Claude Pro use?

GitHub Copilot Pro: GitHub Copilot’s models. Claude Pro: Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 4.5, Claude Fable 5.1.