Summary and recommendation
GitHub Copilot supports SCIM provisioning, but only through Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) on the Enterprise plan ($39/user/month). This creates a significant barrier: your entire GitHub Enterprise organization must be configured as EMU from inception, which fundamentally changes how users interact with the broader GitHub ecosystem. EMU users can't collaborate on repositories outside their managed enterprise, access GitHub.com content normally, or maintain their existing GitHub identities.
For most organizations, this EMU requirement creates an impossible choice. You either sacrifice the collaborative benefits of the GitHub ecosystem to get automated Copilot provisioning, or you manually manage AI coding tool access for your engineering teams. Given that Copilot access is directly tied to code security and productivity, manual provisioning creates both operational overhead and security gaps when developers leave or change roles.
The strategic alternative
Stitchflow provides SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation for GitHub Copilot without requiring EMU or Enterprise licensing constraints. Works with Business plans while preserving normal GitHub collaboration patterns. Flat pricing under $5K/year, regardless of team size.
Quick SCIM facts
| SCIM available? | Yes |
| SCIM tier required | Enterprise |
| SSO required first? | Yes |
| SSO available? | Yes |
| SSO protocol | SAML 2.0 or OIDC |
| Documentation | Official docs |
Supported identity providers
| IdP | SSO | SCIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okta | ✓ | ✓ | OIN app with full provisioning |
| Microsoft Entra ID | ✓ | ✓ | Gallery app with SCIM |
| Google Workspace | ✓ | JIT only | SAML SSO with just-in-time provisioning |
| OneLogin | ✓ | ✓ | Supported |
The cost of not automating
Without SCIM (or an alternative like Stitchflow), your IT team manages Github Copilot accounts manually. Here's what that costs:
The Github Copilot pricing problem
Github Copilot gates SCIM provisioning behind premium plans, forcing significant cost increases for basic user management.
Tier comparison
| Plan | Price | SSO | SCIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $10/month or $100/year | ||
| Business | $19/user/month | ||
| Enterprise | $39/user/month |
Plan Structure
| Plan | Price | SCIM |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $10/month or $100/year | ❌ |
| Business | $19/user/month | ❌ |
| Enterprise | $39/user/month | ✓ (EMU only) |
Note: SCIM provisioning requires GitHub Enterprise with Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) configuration. Standard GitHub Enterprise accounts cannot add SCIM after creation.
What this means in practice
The EMU requirement creates a fundamental provisioning bottleneck:
| Team Size | Annual Enterprise Cost | EMU Migration Required |
|---|---|---|
| 50 users | $23,400/year | Full account recreation |
| 100 users | $46,800/year | Full account recreation |
| 200 users | $93,600/year | Full account recreation |
Calculation: $39/user/month × users × 12 months
Additional constraints
Summary of challenges
- Github Copilot supports SCIM but only at Enterprise tier ($39/user/month (Enterprise))
- Google Workspace users get JIT provisioning only, not full SCIM
- Our research shows teams manually provisioning this app spend significant hidden costs annually
What the upgrade actually includes
GitHub Copilot doesn't sell SCIM à la carte. It's bundled with Enterprise-tier GitHub requirements and EMU restrictions:
The catch: SCIM only works with Enterprise Managed Users (EMU), which fundamentally changes how your GitHub organization operates. EMU creates a completely managed environment where users can't create personal repositories or collaborate outside your organization's boundaries.
Stitchflow Insight
If you just want automated Copilot provisioning, you're paying for enterprise GitHub features most teams don't need, plus accepting significant operational constraints. We estimate ~60% of Enterprise features are irrelevant for teams that simply want AI coding tool access management without the EMU restrictions.
What IT admins are saying
Community sentiment on GitHub Copilot's SCIM provisioning requirements is overwhelmingly frustrated. Common complaints:
- Being locked into Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) just for SCIM provisioning
- Cannot retrofit existing GitHub Enterprise accounts with SCIM capabilities
- Complex licensing maze between Individual, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers
- The $39/user/month Enterprise requirement versus $19/user/month Business pricing
You can't just enable SCIM on an existing enterprise - it has to be created as EMU from day one. Found this out the hard way after months of planning.
The EMU limitation is a dealbreaker. We need SCIM but can't migrate our entire GitHub setup just for Copilot provisioning.
The recurring theme
The all-or-nothing EMU architecture forces complete GitHub restructuring just to get automated Copilot provisioning, making SCIM practically inaccessible for most existing GitHub Enterprise customers.
The decision
| Your Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| On Pro or Business, need SCIM | Use Stitchflow: avoid the $20-29K/year tier jump to Enterprise EMU |
| Already on Enterprise but not EMU | Use Stitchflow: avoid EMU migration complexity |
| On Enterprise EMU, SCIM included | Use native SCIM: you're paying for it |
| Need Enterprise features beyond SCIM | Evaluate Enterprise EMU: SCIM comes bundled |
| Small dev team, low turnover | Manual may work: but monitor for AI coding access gaps |
The bottom line
GitHub Copilot's SCIM requirement for Enterprise Managed Users creates a costly barrier—forcing teams to upgrade from Business ($19/user/month) to Enterprise EMU ($39/user/month) and migrate their entire GitHub setup. For development teams that need AI coding tool provisioning without the EMU complexity, Stitchflow delivers automation at a fraction of the cost.
Automate Github Copilot without the tier upgrade
Stitchflow delivers SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation, backed by 24/7 human in the loop for Github Copilot at <$5K/year, flat, regardless of team size.
Technical specifications
SCIM Version
2.0
Supported Operations
Create, Update, Deactivate, Groups
Supported Attributes
Not specifiedPlan requirement
Enterprise
Prerequisites
SSO must be configured first
Key limitations
- SCIM requires Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) account
- Cannot configure SCIM unless enterprise was created for EMU
- OIDC with Entra limited to one GitHub Enterprise per tenant
Configuration for Okta
Integration type
Okta Integration Network (OIN) app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
SCIM endpoint URL and bearer token (generated in app admin console).
Configuration steps
Enable Create Users, Update User Attributes, and Deactivate Users.
Provisioning trigger
Okta provisions based on app assignments (users or groups).
Copilot licenses managed through GitHub Enterprise. SCIM provisioning via GitHub EMU integration in Okta OIN.
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
Configuration for Entra ID
Integration type
Microsoft Entra Gallery app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
Tenant URL (SCIM endpoint) and Secret token (bearer token from app admin console).
Configuration steps
Set Provisioning Mode = Automatic, configure SCIM connection.
Provisioning trigger
Entra provisions based on user/group assignments to the enterprise app.
Sync behavior
Entra provisioning runs on a scheduled cycle (typically every 40 minutes).
Copilot provisioning managed through GitHub Enterprise Managed Users. Configure SCIM for GitHub Enterprise, then assign Copilot licenses.
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
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