GitHub Actions for Self-Hosted Runners Price Increase Postponed
GitHub update on the postponement of the price increase for GitHub Actions for self-hosted runners to $0.002 per minute. Below is a screenshot of the update shared on X (@github).
GitHub had earlier announced in a post we published that it would increase the cost of self-hosted runners from $0.00 (free) to $0.002 per minute, starting March 1, 2026. This increase has been postponed, which means it will not apply until a new decision is made.
GitHub stated that it has canceled the price increase after reviewing developer feedback. It added that it will take time to listen to customers and partners. For now, GitHub Actions for self-hosted runners remain free.
The good news is that the 39% price reduction for hosted runners will continue as previously announced.
We will continue to monitor GitHub Actions price changes and update them on GitHub Actions Pricing history page.