GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) vs ChatGPT Business
$10/seat/mo vs $25/seat/mo: choose by included models and usage limits. API usage is separate.
| Compare | GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) | ChatGPT Business |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly USD | $10/seat/mo | $25/seat/mo |
| Included models | Claude Haiku 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 4 Carbon, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-6.1 Sol, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.7, Kimi K3 | Codex |
| Billing | monthly-per-seat-plus-usage | monthly-or-yearly |
| Verified · Monthly USD source · Included models source · How we verify → | ||
· Updated 2026-11-02
Which one should you pick?
Pick GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) if you want
- Claude Haiku 5.5 as your main model
- eligible enterprises, no Cloud license
Pick ChatGPT Business if you want
- Codex as your main model
- deep research
- office & app integrations
Based on listed plan terms; check usage limits before upgrading.
| Attribute | GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) | ChatGPT Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10/seat/mo | $25/seat/mo |
| Best for | Eligible enterprises, no Cloud license | Small teams on a shared workspace |
| Usage | 0 credits; usage billed extra | Standard seat |
| Billing | monthly-per-seat-plus-usage | monthly-or-yearly |
| Audience | business | business |
| Models | Claude Haiku 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 4 Carbon, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-6.1 Sol, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.7, Kimi K3 | Codex |
| Key perks | Assigned seat required; Enterprise model eligibility; Sales-managed rollout | Minimum 2 seats; ChatGPT Agent & Codex; $20/seat/mo API credits |
| Context window | Not fixed per plan | Not fixed per plan |
| Deep research | Not listed | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Office & app integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Team admin & SSO | Yes | Yes |
| API credits included | Not listed | Yes |
| Verified | Price 2026-11-12 · models 2026-11-12 | Price 2026-11-12 · models 2026-11-02 |
✓ listed in the provider's current plan terms · — not listed (may still be available) · Pricing data: How we verify →
Usage limits in full
- GitHub Copilot access (Standalone)
- Eligible sales-managed enterprises only; gradual rollout from October 28, 2026. Not available to self-serve customers, GitHub Free/Team organizations or self-service Enterprise Cloud trials. Enterprise owners must assign seats; a license does not automatically grant Copilot access. $0/seat/month only for users with an existing GitHub Enterprise Cloud license; Copilot Standalone costs $10/user/month without that license. No included AI credits: metered usage is billed from the first use at $0.01 per AI credit, with model/task-dependent consumption. Inline completions and next edit suggestions remain unlimited and do not consume credits. Same feature and model eligibility as Copilot Enterprise, subject to policies, enabled models and spending controls; the model list is a verified subset, not an exhaustive promise. Both access options may coexist, but the entire enterprise must use this billing model: cannot combine with Business or Enterprise seats. Transition is voluntary via the account team and takes effect on an agreed first day of a month. No annual price is published. Fable models require the documented data-retention safeguards; no automatic ZDR entitlement.
- ChatGPT Business
- Standard seats include ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex. The current official Business seat documentation does not enumerate individual model SKUs. Workspace credits can extend included usage; API billing is separate. At least 2 Standard or Premium seats total, including a mix. Seat additions are prorated immediately; reductions take effect at renewal. Workspaces created on or after August 24, 2026 are capped at 200 paid Standard and Premium seats combined, including unassigned seats; older workspaces retain their previous limit. Includes $20/paid seat/month in claimable API credits. Business credits are pooled across paid Standard/Premium seats, capped at $500/workspace/month; annual billing issues the full year upfront, capped at $6,000, expiring at annual-cycle end. Claim after seven paid days by linking an API organization owned under the same email. First grant is prorated; unused credits expire at billing-cycle end without rollover. Credits cover eligible API Platform usage, not Codex via API keys or extra ChatGPT/signed-in Codex limits. API usage uses purchased credits after free credits; requests fail if no balance remains. Free trials and complimentary subscriptions do not qualify. The benefit may change or end; API terms and rate limits apply.
Everything each plan lists
Only in GitHub Copilot access (Standalone)
- +Copilot CLI and Copilot app
- +Enterprise model eligibility, subject to policies
- +Priority access to premium models
- +Enterprise-wide policies and spending controls
- +No included AI credits; metered usage from first use
Only in ChatGPT Business
- +ChatGPT and ChatGPT Work
- +Codex
- +GPTs, Projects and Apps
- +Company Knowledge
- +ChatGPT Agent
- +deep research
- +shared workspace and admin controls
- +centralized billing
- +no training on workspace data by default
- +$20/paid seat/month claimable API credits
How to decide
Picking between GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) and ChatGPT Business usually comes down to three things: which models you want access to, how much you'll actually use, and what ecosystem you already live in. Still unsure? The Subscription vs API calculator tells you the break-even usage where pay-as-you-go API access would be cheaper than either subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price difference between GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) and ChatGPT Business?
GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) is priced at $10/seat/mo and ChatGPT Business at $25/seat/mo. Pricing structures differ, so compare the table above for a like-for-like view.
Which AI models are included with GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) vs ChatGPT Business?
GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) bundles Claude Haiku 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 4 Carbon, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-6.1 Sol, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.7, Kimi K3. ChatGPT Business bundles Codex. The model lineup is usually the most important factor — pick the plan whose flagship models match the work you actually do.
Is GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) or ChatGPT Business better value for power users?
It depends on usage. Use the Subscription vs API calculator to see at what monthly usage level either plan beats pay-as-you-go API access.
Can I switch between GitHub Copilot access (Standalone) and ChatGPT Business?
Check each provider's billing terms before switching. Monthly, annual and per-seat commitments can differ; cancellation usually stops renewal rather than refunding the current period.