Updated 2026-09-03
GitHub is a free git platform with unlimited public and private repositories and 2,000 CI/CD minutes per month on the free plan (price checked 2026-09-03); GitHub Actions is the same CI/CD product priced as part of the GitHub plan. They are the same product family — pick a GitHub Team plan ($4/user/month) if you need more minutes and Codespaces; pick the free GitHub plan if 2,000 minutes and community support are enough.
| Pricing | GitHub | GitHub Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 0 USD | 0 USD |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
GitHub starts at 0 USD (checked 2026-09-03); GitHub Actions starts at 0 USD (checked 2026-09-03). Check the current pricing page for the latest tiers.
Both GitHub and GitHub Actions offer — see the comparison table above.
GitHub is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux. GitHub Actions is available on Web.
Yes. Both GitHub and GitHub Actions are classified as development tools.
