GitHub Copilot usage-based billing — significant budget overage in first two weeks

[koradus4]

🏷️ Discussion Type

Bug

💬 Feature/Topic Area

Copilot in GitHub

Body

I've been testing the new usage-based billing model and wanted to flag a concern: on day 13 of my subscription, I've already exhausted 100% of my base budget plus $15 in overages.

For context — during the equivalent period last month under the old flat-rate model, I used only ~50–60% of my base allowance, despite working at similar intensity and with less conservative habits than I'm using now.

The issue: The new model appears significantly more expensive for my actual workflow, and much less predictable. This makes it harder to budget for a development tool I rely on daily.

I'm now seriously considering alternatives (Cursor Pro, other environments) where costs are more straightforward.
Question: Is this typical user feedback you're seeing? Are there any plans for better usage transparency, tier adjustments, or improved budget controls to help users like me manage costs predictably?

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