@froessell
Claude CodeThree.js arena-shooter web game launched on CrazyGames
Limits comparison
Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot
Plans, usage limits, what happens at the limit, model scores, real build spend and use cases, side by side.
Data checked · every row links its source
The verdict, from the data
Claude Code is in our Coding agents group, GitHub Copilot in Editor assistants.
Better for you if…
Claude Code
No clear data edge in what we track.
Better for you if…
GitHub Copilot
- Lower entry price: Pro at $10/mo vs Claude Code Pro (Claude) at $20/mo.
- Has a free plan (Free); Claude Code doesn't list one.
- Publishes numeric usage limits on more plans (6 vs 0).
It depends
- Model scores: GitHub Copilot lets you pick models from several labs, so the score depends on the model you choose.
- Real-world spend: GitHub Copilot has 2; we need 3 or more to show a range.
- Usage per dollar: the two tools meter usage in different units, so we don't rank them on it.
Each line is computed from our plan, score and cost data. It isn't a quality ranking. Data checked .
Latest models
Claude Code · latest Claude modelsClaude Haiku 5.5 Oct 7, 2026 · Claude Sonnet 5.5 Sep 28, 2026 · Claude Opus 5.5 Sep 22, 2026 · Claude Fable 5.1
GitHub CopilotMulti-model: you pick models from several labs. See the plan table for what each plan includes.
Release dates from the vendors' official pages, checked Oct 17, 2026. Older models are hidden from the score charts below.
Price
Claude CodeGitHub Copilot
Plans and limits
Claude Code
| Plan | Price | Included | Resets | At the limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro (Claude) | $20/mo monthly | Claude Code included; usage limits, no fixed message count | Rolling 5-hour session window + weekly limits (weekly size not published) | Usage-billed |
| Max 5x | $100/mo | 5x Pro per-session usage; $100/mo API credits | Session limit resets every 5 hours; weekly limit across all models resets at a fixed weekly time assigned to your account | Usage-billed |
| Max 20x | $200/mo | 20x Pro per-session usage; $200/mo API credits | Session limit resets every 5 hours; weekly limit across all models resets at a fixed weekly time assigned to your account | Usage-billed |
| Team Standard | $25/seat/mo | Claude Code included with every seat; shared pool with Claude | unverified | Not confirmed |
| Team Premium | $125/seat/mo | Claude Code included with every seat; shared pool with Claude | unverified | Not confirmed |
| Enterprise | $20/seat/mo + API-rate usage | Claude Code included with every seat; shared pool with Claude | unverified | Not confirmed |
Sources: claude.com · support.claude.com · support.claude.com · checked 2026-10-16
GitHub Copilot
| Plan | Price | Included | Resets | At the limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2000 completions and 50 chat requests | Monthly | Upgrade only |
| Pro | $10/mo | 1,500 AI credits/mo (1,000 base + 500 flex) = $15 value; unlimited completions; 1 credit = $0.01 | Monthly | Usage-billed |
| Pro+ | $39/mo | 7,000 AI credits/mo (3,900 base + 3,100 flex); unlimited completions; 1 credit = $0.01 | Monthly | Usage-billed |
| Max | $100/mo | 20,000 AI credits/mo (10,000 base + 10,000 flex); unlimited completions; 1 credit = $0.01 | Monthly | Usage-billed |
| Business | $19/granted seat/mo | 1,900 AI credits per user/mo, pooled enterprise-wide | Monthly | Usage-billed |
| Enterprise | $39/granted seat/mo | 3,900 AI credits per user/mo, pooled | Monthly | Usage-billed |
Sources: github.com · docs.github.com · checked 2026-10-16
Model scores by category
Best non-preliminary score from each tool's current model lineup (newest generation only) on one board per category. Older models are left out. Bars run from the lowest to the highest score on that board. These are third-party model scores, not tool scores.
Claude CodeGitHub Copilot
LMArena WebDev Arena · Terminal-Bench 4.0 · Design Arena (All categories) · Android Bench 2.0 (long-horizon, 30 tasks)
What builders say they spent
Claude Code$50–$130median $100 · n = 9 · paid
GitHub CopilotNot enough datan = 2 counted reports; a range needs 3
Estimate from user reports, p25–p75. How costs are counted →
Use cases
HamadMalikKhan
Claude CodeGave Claude Code a baseline website, ad accounts and a budget; the site is personalized per visitor with DeepSeek
yureki_lab
Claude CodeAudited and made 140 Celery background jobs idempotent after a double-charge incident
Earl Grey
GitHub CopilotBlazon: deterministic coat-of-arms generator with Gemma-written mottos, built in one day
@burkeholland
GitHub CopilotSmart home controller
@burkeholland
GitHub CopilotiPhone mirroring tool for Windows
FAQ
Is Claude Code or GitHub Copilot cheaper?
Claude Code's cheapest individual paid plan is Pro (Claude) at $20/mo; GitHub Copilot's is Pro at $10/mo (checked 2026-10-16). Usage is metered differently, so cheaper doesn't mean more usage.
Does Claude Code or GitHub Copilot have a free plan?
Claude Code: no free plan listed. GitHub Copilot: yes (Free).
What happens when you hit the limit on Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot?
Claude Code Pro (Claude): Usage-billed. GitHub Copilot Pro: Usage-billed.
Which scores higher on coding benchmarks, Claude Code or GitHub Copilot?
It depends on the model you use. At least one side is multi-model or both use the same model family, so the boards don't separate them.