GitHub Copilot vs Claude Code
Copilot Max vs Claude Max (was Max 5x)
Which is better value?
Claude Max (was Max 5x) has the higher AgentMPG estimated value score: 88/100 (rank #1) vs 70/100 for Copilot Max (rank #10). Both cost $100/mo. They run different agents (GitHub Copilot vs Claude Code), so pick the tool you prefer first, then compare limits. Copilot Max has no crowd burn-rate reports yet, so that score is provisional. Scores are editorial estimates, not measurements; check each vendor page before buying.
GitHub
Copilot Max
$100/mo · rank #10 of 18
Provisional score (no crowd data yet)
Anthropic
Claude Max (was Max 5x)
$100/mo · rank #1 of 18
Side by side
| Copilot Max | Claude Max (was Max 5x) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100/mo | $100/mo |
| Agent | GitHub Copilot | Claude Code |
| Value score | 70/100 | 88/100 |
| Official limits | $200/mo of GitHub AI Credits ($100 base + $100 variable flex allotment). Same features as Pro+; resets monthly; paid overage optional. Built for sustained agent-driven workflows. | Renamed from Max 5x in Nov 2026 (same price). 5x Pro usage every rolling 5-hour session and every week. Usage is shared across Claude chat and Claude Code. Fable (Anthropic's top model) included for up to half your weekly limit. Includes $100/month in Claude Platform API credits and priority access at peak times. Billed monthly only. Claude Duet (US research-preview waitlist on Pro and Max) shares these limits, and its background check-ins count toward them. |
| Builders report | No crowd submissions yet for this plan. Score is a provisional estimate from official limits only. | Sweet spot for daily Claude Code users. Most report a full workday of Sonnet-driven agent loops before the 5-hour window bites; heavy Opus use hits the weekly cap by day 4–5. |
| Source | github.com/features/copilot/plans verified 2026-11-02 | claude.com/pricing verified 2026-11-02 |
Note on Copilot Max: Flex allotment is variable and "may change over time" per GitHub.
FAQ
- How much do Copilot Max and Claude Max (was Max 5x) cost?
- Copilot Max costs $100/mo and Claude Max (was Max 5x) costs $100/mo (checked 2026-11-02 and 2026-11-02 against https://github.com/features/copilot/plans and https://claude.com/pricing).
- What are the limits on Copilot Max vs Claude Max (was Max 5x)?
- Copilot Max: $200/mo of GitHub AI Credits ($100 base + $100 variable flex allotment). Same features as Pro+; resets monthly; paid overage optional. Built for sustained agent-driven workflows. Claude Max (was Max 5x): Renamed from Max 5x in Nov 2026 (same price). 5x Pro usage every rolling 5-hour session and every week. Usage is shared across Claude chat and Claude Code. Fable (Anthropic's top model) included for up to half your weekly limit. Includes $100/month in Claude Platform API credits and priority access at peak times. Billed monthly only. Claude Duet (US research-preview waitlist on Pro and Max) shares these limits, and its background check-ins count toward them.
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