GitHub Actions pricing
GitHub Actions has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: 2,000/month.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
GitHub Actions plans and prices
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GitHub Actions pricing facts
3 of 3 verified- Free plan minutes
- 2,000/month
- Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “GitHub Free 500 MB 2,000”
- Team plan minutes
- 3,000/month
- Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “GitHub Team 2 GB 3,000”
- Linux minute price
- $0.006 per minute
- Checked Oct 29, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “3,000 Linux minutes at $0.006 USD per minute = $18 USD.”
GitHub Actions alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 GitLab | Free plan + paid | — | $0, 5 users per group |
 CircleCI | Free plan + paid | From $15/month | Up to 6,000 build minutes/month |
 Buildkite | Free plan + paid | — | $0 for solo developers and small teams |
 Blacksmith | Free plan + paid | $0.004/min (2 vCPU) | — |
 Depot | Paid | $20/month | No |
 Woodpecker CI | Open source | — | — |
GitHub Actions pricing: common questions
Is GitHub Actions free?
GitHub Actions has a free plan: 2,000/month. Paid plans add more.
How much does GitHub Actions cost?
Free plan minutes: 2,000/month, according to docs.github.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to GitHub Actions?
Free or freemium alternatives include GitLab, CircleCI, Buildkite and Blacksmith. Open-source options: GitLab and Woodpecker CI.