How one GitHub Copilot CLI user saved $468 by switching to Freebuff CLI
$39/mo GitHub Copilot Pro+ → $0 with Freebuff.
In short
- GitHub Copilot Pro+ on GitHub Copilot CLI: about $39/month ($468/year).
- Freebuff CLI: $0/month with models and subagents included.
- Net savings: $468/year before API or credit overages.
- Modeled example — your usage may differ.
Terminal agents are where subscription and token costs add up fastest. Here is the math for GitHub Copilot CLI vs Freebuff CLI — not a fabricated testimonial, but the switch we see often.
The bill on GitHub Copilot Pro+
GitHub Copilot CLI is included on all Copilot plans. Copilot Pro is $10/mo; Copilot Pro+ is $39/mo with a larger AI Credits pool. As of June 2026, usage is metered in GitHub AI Credits (1 credit = $0.01) per token — heavy agent sessions can burn through included credits fast (per GitHub Copilot billing docs). For this example: $39/month or $468/year.
| Feature | Freebuff | GitHub Copilot Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | $39 |
| Annual cost | $0 | $468 |
| Token / credit overages | None | Common on long agent sessions |
| Subagents | 9 included | Varies |
| Model bundle | Included | Subscription or BYOK |
Three-step switch
- Clone your repo locally (if not already), install Freebuff with
npm i -g freebuff, runfreebuffin the project root. - Install Freebuff:
npm i -g freebuff - Cancel GitHub Copilot CLI billing once you have verified Freebuff on your repos.
Stop paying $39/mo
Questions
Can I run both Copilot CLI and Freebuff?
Yes. Many developers use Freebuff for heavy agent work and keep IDE completions elsewhere — or drop the paid tier entirely.
Do I need to change editors?
No. Freebuff runs in whatever terminal you already use.