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Dagger vs GitHub: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Dagger and GitHub. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: GitHub starts at $4/mo, making it $46/mo cheaper than Dagger ($50/mo). Dagger offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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Dagger vs GitHub: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureDaggerGitHub
Starting Price$50/mo$4/mo
Number of Plans33
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelopen-sourceper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

GitHub is the more affordable option, starting at $4/mo compared to Dagger's $50/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 31 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. Dagger uses open-source pricing while GitHub uses per-seat pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Dagger
GitHub
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Observability for one
  • Community Support
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited public/private repositories
  • Dependabot security and version updates
  • 2,000 CI/CD minutes/month
  • 500MB of Packages storage
  • Issues & Projects
  • Community support
Start with Free
Tier 2
Team
$50/month
$4 / year
Includes
  • Observability and module sharing for up to 10 users
  • Email Support
Start with Team
Team
$4/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • Everything included in Free, plus...
  • Access to GitHub Codespaces
  • Repository rules
  • Multiple reviewers in pull requests
  • Draft pull requests
  • Code owners
  • Required reviewers
  • Pages and Wikis
  • 3,000 CI/CD minutes/month
  • 2GB of Packages storage
Start with Team
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Enterprise-level confidence and support for teams running Dagger at scale
Start with Enterprise
EnterprisePopular
$21/monthCheapest
$2 / year
Includes
  • Everything included in Team, plus...
  • Data residency
  • Enterprise Managed Users
  • User provisioning through SCIM
  • Enterprise Account to centrally manage multiple organizations
  • Environment protection rules
  • Audit Log API
  • SOC1, SOC2, type 2 reports annually
  • SAML single sign-on
  • Advanced auditing
Start with Enterprise

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Our Pick

GitHub

GitHub offers a free plan, starts at $46/mo lower ($4/mo vs $50/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: GitHub

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Dagger if:

  • •You prefer Dagger's free tier features—Observability for one, Community Support
  • •Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Dagger offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • •You prefer Dagger's open-source model with its 3-tier structure

Choose GitHub if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—GitHub starts at $4/mo, saving $46/mo compared to Dagger at $50/mo
  • •You prefer GitHub's free tier features—Unlimited public/private repositories, Dependabot security and version updates
  • •You want more features built-in—GitHub offers 21 additional features across its plans

Both Dagger and GitHub offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Dagger includes 2 features, while GitHub includes 6 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Dagger vs GitHub

Which is cheaper, Dagger or GitHub?
As of March 2026, GitHub starts at a lower price point. Dagger starts at $50/mo while GitHub starts at $4/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Dagger have vs GitHub?
Dagger offers 3 pricing plans, while GitHub offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Dagger or GitHub offer a free plan?
Yes, both Dagger and GitHub offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Can I save money by paying annually for Dagger or GitHub?
Both Dagger and GitHub offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular GitHub plan?
The Enterprise plan is GitHub's most popular tier, priced at $21/mo. Key features include Everything included in Team, plus..., Data residency, Enterprise Managed Users.
Does Dagger or GitHub offer custom enterprise pricing?
Dagger offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. GitHub lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Dagger and GitHub use?
Dagger uses a open-source pricing model, while GitHub uses per-seat pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Dagger Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. GitHub Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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