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GitHub Actions (GitHub Free) Free Tier
Free tier- Public repos (standard runners)Free, not counted
- Private repos: included compute$12 USD / month (about 2,000 standard Linux minutes at $0.006/min)
- Artifact storage500 MB
- Cache storage10 GB / repository
Catch: Private-repo usage is now metered in dollars, not minutes: each runner type draws its own rate from the $12 monthly allowance. Larger runners are billed even in public repos. Self-hosted runners are free.
- Source
- https://docs.github.com/en/billing/concepts/product-billing/github-actions
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026
FAQ
Does GitHub Actions have a free tier?
Yes. GitHub Actions (GitHub Free) is free within published limits (Public repos (standard runners): Free, not counted; Private repos: included compute: $12 USD / month (about 2,000 standard Linux minutes at $0.006/min); Artifact storage: 500 MB; Cache storage: 10 GB / repository). Last checked 9 Nov 2026 against https://docs.github.com/en/billing/concepts/product-billing/github-actions.
What is the catch with the GitHub Actions free tier?
Private-repo usage is now metered in dollars, not minutes: each runner type draws its own rate from the $12 monthly allowance. Larger runners are billed even in public repos. Self-hosted runners are free.
What are free alternatives to GitHub Actions?
Other ci & dev environments services with a free tier tracked here: GitHub Codespaces, Doppler, GitLab CI/CD. Compare them side by side at https://freetiertracker.com/ci-and-dev-environments/.
Change History
- Added GitHub Actions (GitHub Free): standard runners free in public repos; private repos get $12 USD of included compute per month, 500 MB artifacts, 10 GB cache per repo.
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