GitHub Codespaces Pricing in 2026
Complete breakdown of GitHub Codespaces pricing plans, features, and value.
Last updated: February 2026
Pricing Overview
60 hrs free / $0.18/hr
Starting Price
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Free Tier
Usage-based
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
AI AssistantGitHub Copilot (separate)
Browser-basedโ
Built-in Hostingโ
CollaborationVia Live Share
Git IntegrationNative GitHub
DatabaseVia dev container
Custom Domainโ
Container-basedโ
LanguagesAny (via containers)
Free Tierโ
Is GitHub Codespaces Worth It?
โ Worth It If...
- โข Full VS Code experience in the browser
- โข Deep GitHub repository integration
- โข Customizable dev containers with Docker
- โข Prebuilt environments for faster startup
- โข Enterprise-grade security and compliance
- โข 60 hours free per month for personal use
โ Not Worth It If...
- โข Requires GitHub account and repository
- โข Can be expensive for heavy usage
- โข Startup time for large containers
- โข Less intuitive for beginners than Replit
- โข No built-in hosting or deployment
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