GitHub Actions Pricing in 2026

Everything you need to know about GitHub Actions plans, costs, and whether the free plan is enough for your needs.

Last updated: February 2026 · 2 plans compared

📝 Our Take on GitHub Actions Pricing

GitHub Actions is the default CI/CD for GitHub users. 2000 free minutes means most solo devs never pay. The marketplace of 20K+ actions covers virtually any workflow.

💡 Bottom Line:

Free tier is sufficient for most projects. At scale, self-hosted runners eliminate per-minute costs entirely.

Starting PriceFree / $4/mo
Free Plan✅ Available
Annual Discount❌ No
Rating4.7/5

📋 Free Plan Details

Limits: 2000 minutes/month (Linux). Unlimited for public repos. 500MB storage.

Users: Unlimited

All GitHub Actions Plans

Free

$0

Forever free

Unlimited

Team

$4

per user/month

Enterprise

$21

per user/month

💰 Real Cost by Team Size

Based on the entry-level paid plan. Annual estimates assume ~20% discount.

Team SizeMonthlyAnnual
1 userFreeFree
5 users$20/mo~$192/yr
10 users$40/mo~$384/yr
25 users$100/mo~$960/yr
50 users$200/mo~$1920/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GitHub Actions cost in 2026?

GitHub Actions offers a free plan and paid plans starting at Free / $4/mo per user/month.

Does GitHub Actions have a free plan?

Yes, GitHub Actions offers a free plan. 2000 minutes/month (Linux). Unlimited for public repos. 500MB storage. The free plan supports Unlimited.

What does GitHub Actions cost for a team of 10?

For a team of 10, GitHub Actions costs approximately $40/month on the entry-level paid plan.

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