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.