GitHub
The world's most widely adopted AI-powered developer platform
GitHub is a comprehensive development platform where millions of developers and businesses build software together. It combines AI-powered coding assistance through GitHub Copilot with code hosting, collaboration tools, CI/CD automation, and security features. Trusted by major enterprises like Mercedes-Benz, Duolingo, and Spotify, GitHub enables teams to write code faster, automate workflows, and ship secure software at scale.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
Features at a glance
Every meaningful capability, listed plainly. ✓ included, ✕ not included, or a specific value where it matters.
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GitHub against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| GitHubThis page | Supabase | Linear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Free | — | — |
| From | — | — | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | GitHub Copilot demonstrably accelerates development — customers like Duolingo report 25% speed gains and Mercado Libre cuts coding time by 50% | Postgres foundation means you're not locked into a proprietary database — you can self-host or migrate if needed | Exceptionally fast performance with sub-second load times and real-time sync across all users |
| Biggest drawback | Pricing can become punitive at scale — enterprise features and Copilot seats add up quickly for larger teams, making alternatives like GitLab worth evaluating | Dashboard can be overwhelming for developers new to Postgres — the SQL editor and migration tools assume some database literacy | Limited customisation options may frustrate power users wanting complex workflows |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about GitHub
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.