AI Builder Credit Sunset & Copilot Credits
⚠️ Breaking Change: AI Builder Credits Removed November 2026
This is the most critical licensing change of 2026. Microsoft is definitively removing AI Builder credits that were previously seeded into Power Apps Premium and Power Automate Premium licenses on November 1, 2026. Organizations relying on these seeded credits for document processing, prediction, or form recognition flows will face hard stops after this date.
Transition Roadmap
| Date | Change | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Early 2026 | New AI Builder add-ons can no longer be purchased | Inventory current AI Builder usage |
| Mid 2026 | Existing add-ons usable until contract expiry | Evaluate Copilot Credit requirements |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Seeded AI Builder credits removed from all licenses | Purchase Copilot Credits or flows stop |
Copilot Credits: The New Currency
Copilot Credits replace AI Builder credits as the universal AI consumption unit across Power Platform and Copilot Studio. Key facts:
- New customers must purchase Copilot Credits to run AI features
- If AI Builder credits are exhausted, the system automatically attempts to use Copilot Credits
- Copilot Credits are also used for Copilot Studio agent messages, Bing search in Copilot, and generative AI features in model-driven apps
Power Apps Per App Plan Retired
The Power Apps Per App Plan was retired for new customers on January 2, 2026. Existing enterprise customers on EA agreements may have transition timelines — consult your Microsoft representative.
Licensing Capacity Reporting (GA March 2026)
The Power Platform Admin Center now provides Licensing Capacity Reporting — a unified dashboard showing which users, flows, and environments are driving consumption. This enables proactive cost management and prevents licensing surprises at renewal time.