Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $4/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mac, Windows, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Open Source, Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is GitHub?
GitHub is a version control tool from Microsoft. GitHub is the dominant Git hosting platform for code, collaboration, CI/CD, and packages.
GitHub uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $4/user/mo.
It's best suited to developers, open-source, teams and runs on Web, Mac, Windows, Api.
Standout strengths include largest developer community, actions ci/cd, copilot integration. Worth weighing: advanced security costs extra, owned by microsoft.
GitHub pricing
Pros
- Largest developer community
- Actions CI/CD
- Copilot integration
Cons
- Advanced security costs extra
- Owned by Microsoft
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Frequently asked questions
What is GitHub?
GitHub is the dominant Git hosting platform for code, collaboration, CI/CD, and packages.
How much does GitHub cost?
GitHub is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $4/user/mo.
Does GitHub have a free trial?
GitHub offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does GitHub support?
GitHub is available on Web, Mac, Windows, Api.