Token-based usage is a good direction, but the current cost curve can make usage feel expensive very quickly. For many users, that becomes a barrier to continued use and slower growth.
Why this matters
- Affordability: heavy usage can become too expensive too fast
- Choice: users should be able to pick a model that fits their budget and workload
- Retention: lower-cost options can make Copilot easier to keep using long term
Proposal
Consider supporting lower-cost or open-weight models such as DeepSeek or Kimi as additional options.
That could make Copilot:
- more affordable
- more flexible
- less punishing for users who burn through tokens quickly
- better aligned with different usage levels
This is not a request to replace the current approach — just to add more affordable model options so users can choose what fits their budget and workload.
Token-based usage is a good direction, but the current cost curve can make usage feel expensive very quickly. For many users, that becomes a barrier to continued use and slower growth.
Why this matters
Proposal
Consider supporting lower-cost or open-weight models such as DeepSeek or Kimi as additional options.
That could make Copilot:
This is not a request to replace the current approach — just to add more affordable model options so users can choose what fits their budget and workload.