GitHub Actions Pricing in 2026
Complete breakdown of GitHub Actions pricing plans, features, and value.
Last updated: February 2026
Pricing Overview
Free / included with GitHub plans
Starting Price
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Free Tier
Free for public repos, usage-based for private
Pricing Model
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150100+
Your Estimate
$60/month
$720/year
You save $180/year with annual billing!
PlanPro
Users5
Per user$12/mo
Included in Pro:
- โAll features
- โPriority support
* Prices may vary. Check official website for current pricing.
Features Included
ConfigurationYAML files
HostingCloud (GitHub-hosted runners)
Self-hosted Runnersโ
Marketplace15,000+ actions
Matrix Buildsโ
Secrets ManagementBuilt-in
CachingBuilt-in
Artifactsโ
EnvironmentsDeployment environments
Concurrency Controlโ
Is GitHub Actions Worth It?
โ Worth It If...
- โข Native GitHub integration
- โข Huge marketplace of reusable actions
- โข Free tier for public repos
- โข YAML-based configuration
- โข Matrix builds for cross-platform testing
- โข No infrastructure to manage
โ Not Worth It If...
- โข Limited to GitHub repositories
- โข Can be expensive for private repo heavy usage
- โข Debugging workflows can be frustrating
- โข Limited local testing options
- โข Runner limitations on free tier
- โข Complex workflows can become unwieldy YAML
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