Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Pricing
- Usage-based — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Open Source
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is GitHub Actions?
GitHub Actions is a ci cd tool from Microsoft. GitHub Actions automates build, test, and deploy workflows right in your repo.
GitHub Actions uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, open-source and runs on Web, Api.
Standout strengths include native to github, huge marketplace, generous free minutes. Worth weighing: minutes cost adds up, yaml complexity.
GitHub Actions pricing
Pros
- Native to GitHub
- Huge marketplace
- Generous free minutes
Cons
- Minutes cost adds up
- YAML complexity
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Frequently asked questions
What is GitHub Actions?
GitHub Actions automates build, test, and deploy workflows right in your repo.
How much does GitHub Actions cost?
GitHub Actions is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.
Does GitHub Actions have a free trial?
GitHub Actions offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does GitHub Actions support?
GitHub Actions is available on Web, Api.