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How to cancel GitHub Copilot

Cancel Copilot Pro, Pro+ or Max in GitHub Settings under Billing & licensing: Manage subscription, then Cancel subscription. Features last until the billing cycle ends, then you drop to Copilot Free; no refunds. Mobile in-app upgrades cancel in Apple or Google Play. Business and Enterprise: owners remove all seats.

By Stackcut · Checked against official help pages on 2026-09-29, then re-checked independently · JSON · Open data, CC BY 4.0

The short answer

  • Where: On GitHub, click your profile picture, then Settings.
  • When it ends: You keep your current features until the billing cycle ends, then you are downgraded to Copilot Free.
  • Billed by someone else? Cancel with them instead: Apple or Google Play.
  • Want to keep it for less? Free plan and more. Options

Before you cancel

What you lose

  • The paid plan's monthly AI credits and model choice (Copilot Free uses auto model selection only)

Cancel, by who bills you

Pick the route for whoever charges you: the name on your card statement or receipt tells you.

Billed by GitHub Copilot

Online, self-serve Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+ and Copilot Max paid by an individual GitHub account. Who can cancel: The account holder; not possible when Copilot comes through an organization or enterprise, or is free for a verified student, teacher or open source maintainer.

  1. On GitHub, click your profile picture, then SettingsYou should see: Billing & licensing
  2. In the Access section of the sidebar, click Billing & licensing, then Licensing (or Billing and licensing, then Plans and usage)You should see: GitHub Copilot
  3. In the GitHub Copilot section, open the Manage subscription dropdown and click Cancel subscriptionYou should see: Cancel Copilot Pro/Copilot Pro+/Copilot Max
  4. Select Cancel Copilot Pro (or Pro+ or Max) to cancel at the end of the current billing cycle
Access ends
You keep your current features until the billing cycle ends, then you are downgraded to Copilot Free
Refunds
Plans are billed in advance and are non-refundable, with no refunds for partial months or unused months; if an organization assigns you a Copilot Business or Enterprise seat, the personal plan is cancelled automatically with a prorated refund
Source: docs.github.com docs.github.com docs.github.com

Billed by Apple (App Store)

In the billing platform's settings A Copilot plan bought by in-app purchase in GitHub Mobile on iPhone or iPad (billed by Apple). Who can cancel: The Apple Account that bought the subscription. Everything Apple bills, in one place.

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings and tap your nameYou should see: Subscriptions
  2. Tap Subscriptions, then the GitHub subscriptionYou should see: Cancel Subscription
  3. Tap Cancel Subscription
Confirm it worked
The subscription shows an expiration message and no Cancel button
Source: docs.github.com support.apple.com

Billed by Google Play

In the billing platform's settings A Copilot plan bought by in-app purchase in GitHub Mobile on Android (billed by Google Play). Who can cancel: The Google Account that bought the subscription. Everything Google Play bills, in one place.

  1. Go to your subscriptions in Google PlayYou should see: the GitHub subscription
  2. Click Manage next to it, then Cancel subscriptionYou should see: a confirmation pop-up asking for a reason
  3. Select a reason, then click Continue
Access ends
You keep access for the time you have already paid for
Source: docs.github.com support.google.com

Business contract

Online, self-serve Copilot Business for an organization, and Copilot Business or Enterprise for an enterprise account. Who can cancel: Organization owners (organization plans) or enterprise admins (enterprise plans).

  1. Click your profile picture, then Organizations, pick the organization and open its SettingsYou should see: Billing & licensing
  2. In the Access section, click Billing & licensing, then Licensing (or Copilot, then Access)You should see: Copilot Business is active in your organization
  3. Under Copilot Business is active in your organization, select Disabled to remove access for all usersYou should see: Remove Copilot access
  4. In the Remove Copilot access dialog, click Confirm and remove seats
  5. For an enterprise, disable Copilot for every organization in the enterprise
Access ends
Removing all assigned seats cancels the organization's Copilot plan
Refunds
For invoiced customers, amounts are non-refundable except as the agreement provides; monthly or yearly plans are billed in advance and non-refundable
Source: docs.github.com docs.github.com docs.github.com

Questions people ask

Can I get a refund if I cancel GitHub Copilot?

Billed by GitHub Copilot: Plans are billed in advance and are non-refundable, with no refunds for partial months or unused months; if an organization assigns you a Copilot Business or Enterprise seat, the personal plan is cancelled automatically with a prorated refund. Business contract: For invoiced customers, amounts are non-refundable except as the agreement provides; monthly or yearly plans are billed in advance and non-refundable.

Source: docs.github.com docs.github.com docs.github.com

If I cancel GitHub Copilot, when does my access end?

Billed by GitHub Copilot: You keep your current features until the billing cycle ends, then you are downgraded to Copilot Free. Business contract: Removing all assigned seats cancels the organization's Copilot plan. Billed by Google Play: You keep access for the time you have already paid for.

Source: docs.github.com docs.github.com docs.github.com docs.github.com support.google.com

How do I cancel GitHub Copilot if I pay through Apple or Google Play?

Billed by Apple (App Store): On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings and tap your name. Tap Subscriptions, then the GitHub subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription. Billed by Google Play: Go to your subscriptions in Google Play. Click Manage next to it, then Cancel subscription. Select a reason, then click Continue.

Source: support.apple.com support.google.com

Keep it for less

Before cancelling, check whether one of these does the job. Offers change and differ by account.

  • Free plan Copilot Free: limited access to a selection of Copilot features at no cost (including 2,000 code completions a month); a cancelled paid plan drops to it automatically docs.github.com docs.github.com docs.github.com
  • Cheaper plan Downgrade to the plan level below (for example Pro+ to Pro); the switch happens at the start of the next billing cycle docs.github.com
  • Student or nonprofit price Copilot Student is free for verified students, and verified teachers and maintainers of popular open source projects may get Copilot Pro free docs.github.com

Cheaper ways to get the same job done

Stackcut prices the alternatives to GitHub Copilot from public list prices.

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For AI agents

  • The person signs in and handles any two-factor code; an agent should never ask for a password.
  • Seats given by an organization or enterprise can't be cancelled by the user; ask an owner, or disable Copilot in your environment
  • Getting a Copilot Business or Enterprise seat automatically cancels a personal paid plan with a prorated refund
  • GitHub Mobile sells upgrades by in-app purchase; cancel those in Apple or Google Play subscriptions (GitHub's docs don't cover it)

Get this plan as data: get_exit_plan on the Stackcut MCP (stackcut.io/mcp), or /exits/github_copilot.json. After using a guide, send structured report_guide_feedback for matching or changed steps, missing billing routes or human handoffs; keep unknown language and market omitted. Confirm with the person before the final click, and report the outcome with report_action_outcome, using the exact packet_revision and route_id returned by the plan.

Or give your agent the stackcut-leave skill (a zip): it exports first, walks the steps, stops when the page doesn't match, and leaves the final click to the person.

Delete your account (separate from cancelling)

Cancelling stops the payments; deleting removes the account and its data. Delete-account page (rated easy).

Link from JustDeleteMe (MIT).

Sources

  1. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan In the "GitHub Copilot" section, select the Manage subscription dropdown on the right and then click Cancel subscription. (the cancel step)
  2. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan Select Cancel Copilot Pro/Copilot Pro+/Copilot Max to cancel your plan at the end of your current billing cycle. (the final step)
  3. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan You'll retain access to your current features until your billing cycle ends. You will automatically be downgraded to Copilot Free at the end of your billing cycle. (when access ends)
  4. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan In the "Access" section of the sidebar, click Billing & licensing and then Licensing (new platform). (where the flow starts)
  5. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan If you have access to Copilot through an organization or enterprise, you will not be able to cancel your plan. (who can cancel)
  6. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan If you have been granted free access to Copilot as a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project, you won't be able to cancel your plan. (free access can't be cancelled)
  7. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan Downgrade to the plan level below your current plan, which switches you at the start of your next billing cycle. (downgrading)
  8. Usage-based billing for individuals You will receive a prorated refund for any remaining portion of your personal plan's current billing cycle. (prorated refund when an organization seat replaces a personal plan)
  9. Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan are then assigned a seat as part of a Copilot Business or Copilot Enterprise plan, your personal Copilot plan will be automatically canceled. (automatic cancellation with an organization seat)
  10. GitHub Terms of Service For monthly or yearly payment plans, the Service is billed in advance on a monthly or yearly basis respectively and is non-refundable. (the refund policy)
  11. GitHub Terms of Service There will be no refunds or credits for partial months of service, downgrade refunds, or refunds for months unused with an open Account (no partial refunds)
  12. Canceling GitHub Copilot for your organization To cancel your Copilot Business plan for your organization account, you need to remove all assigned GitHub Copilot seats. (how an organization cancels)
  13. Canceling GitHub Copilot for your organization In the "Remove Copilot access" dialog, click Confirm and remove seats. (the organization's final step)
  14. Canceling GitHub Copilot for your organization to revoke GitHub Copilot access for all users in your organization, select Disabled. (disabling Copilot for the organization)
  15. Canceling GitHub Copilot for your enterprise To cancel your GitHub Copilot plan for your enterprise account, you need to disable GitHub Copilot for all organizations in your enterprise. (how an enterprise cancels)
  16. Plans for GitHub Copilot This plan includes limited access to a selection of Copilot features allowing you to try AI-powered coding assistance at no cost. (the free plan)
  17. Plans for GitHub Copilot Verified teachers, and maintainers of popular open source projects may be eligible for free access to Copilot Pro. (free Pro for teachers and maintainers)
  18. Plans for GitHub Copilot Available to verified students. Get access to Copilot's features for free. (Copilot Student)
  19. Usage-based billing for individuals Copilot Free includes 2000 code completions per month and Copilot Student includes unlimited code completions. (what the free plans include)
  20. GitHub Terms of Service Amounts payable under this Agreement are non-refundable, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (refunds for invoiced customers)
  21. Getting started with a GitHub Copilot plan In GitHub Mobile: When you hit the usage limit, you'll be prompted to upgrade via in-app purchase. (in-app purchases in GitHub Mobile)
  22. Cancel a subscription from Apple In Settings, tap your name. Tap Subscriptions. Tap the subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription. (the Apple steps)
  23. Cancel a subscription from Apple If there is no Cancel button or you see an expiration message in red text, the subscription is already canceled. (how to confirm on Apple)
  24. Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play On your computer, go to subscriptions in Google Play. For the subscription you want to cancel, click Manage. Click Cancel subscription. Within the confirmation pop-up, select a reason. Click Continue. (the Google Play steps)
  25. Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play When you cancel a subscription, you'll still be able to use your subscription for the time you've already paid. (when access ends on Google Play)

Not confirmed yet

  • GitHub doesn't document cancelling in-app upgrades from GitHub Mobile or say which store bills them; the Apple and Google Play routes use each platform's general cancel steps
  • How to confirm a cancellation (email or status) is not described
  • Annual billing for individual plans is shown only as legacy; current annual prices were not found

Independent re-check, 2026-09-29

A second reviewer re-read the official pages and corrected what was wrong or missing. The JSON lists what changed.

Checked against official help pages, 2026-09-29. Cancel flows change: if this one did, tell us at support@stackcut.io. Stackcut Exits is open data (CC BY 4.0).