GitHub Pricing 2026
Complete breakdown of GitHub's pricing plans for individuals, teams, and enterprises. Find the right plan for your development workflow.
Quick Summary
- Free Plan: $0/month — Perfect for open source and learning
- Pro Plan: $4/user/month — Most popular for individual developers
- Team Plan: $21/user/month (min 5 users) — For collaborative teams
- Enterprise: Custom pricing — For large organizations
- Most common choice: Pro for individuals, Team for teams of 5+
All GitHub Plans
| Feature | Free | Pro | Team | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $4/user/mo | $21/user/mo | Custom |
| Public Repos | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Private Repos | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Collaborators | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| GitHub Actions (monthly minutes) | 2,000 (free) | 3,000 | 3,000 | Unlimited |
| Package Storage | 0.5 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 50 GB |
| Branch Protection Rules | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Code Scanning (SAST) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Organization Roles | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| SAML SSO | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Audit Logs | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Support | Community | Email + Priority | Premium 24/7 |
How Much Does GitHub Actually Cost?
For a Solo Developer
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Free | $0 | $0 |
| GitHub Pro | $4 | $48 |
For a 5-Person Dev Team
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Per Dev/Month | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Pro (5 users) | $20 | $4 | $240 |
| GitHub Team (5 users) | $105 | $21 | $1,260 |
For a 25-Person Dev Team
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Per Dev/Month | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Pro (25 users) | $100 | $4 | $1,200 |
| GitHub Team (25 users) | $525 | $21 | $6,300 |
GitHub Actions Extra Costs
GitHub Actions come with free minutes each month. Here's what extra compute costs:
| Plan | Included Minutes/Month | Price per Extra Minute |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 2,000 | Not available for paid use |
| Pro / Team | 3,000 | $0.008 per minute (Linux), $0.016 (Windows), $0.032 (macOS) |
| Enterprise | Unlimited | Included |
Which Plan Should You Choose?
GitHub Free
✅ Use if: You're contributing to open source, learning to code, or running hobby projects. Unlimited public repos, all features.
❌ Skip if: You need private repos (you don't—Free includes them now), or you're a team.
GitHub Pro ($4/month)
✅ Use if: You're an individual developer working on private projects. Best value for solo developers. Gets you 3,000 Actions minutes/month.
❌ Skip if: You have a team (use Team plan instead), or you need SSO/Audit logs (use Team).
GitHub Team ($21/user/month, min 5 users)
✅ Use if: You're a growing team that needs branch protection, SSO, audit logs, and priority support. Better collaboration features than Pro.
❌ Skip if: You're less than 5 people (Pro is cheaper), or you need self-hosting (use GitLab).
GitHub Enterprise (Custom pricing, $21k+/year typically)
✅ Use if: You're an enterprise with 100+ developers, need 24/7 premium support, self-hosted GitHub Server (deprecated), or advanced compliance.
❌ Skip if: You're under 100 people (Team plan is more cost-effective).
FAQs
Do I need to pay for private repos?
No. All GitHub plans include unlimited private repos. You've never needed to pay for privacy on GitHub.
Can I switch plans mid-month?
Yes. GitHub prorates charges. Upgrade or downgrade anytime, and you'll only pay for what you use.
Is there a free trial for Pro or Team?
Yes, GitHub Pro comes with a 30-day free trial. You can test it without providing a credit card for the first month.
Do student discounts apply?
Yes. Students get GitHub Pro free through GitHub Student Pack. Faculty get free Team plans for educational organizations.
What's included in GitHub Actions pricing?
GitHub Actions are billed by compute minutes (Linux, Windows, macOS). Free plans get 2,000 minutes/month. Pro/Team get 3,000. Self-hosted runners have unlimited minutes.
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