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GitHub Actions vs Retool: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: GitHub Actions starts at $4/mo, making it $5/mo cheaper than Retool ($9/mo). GitHub Actions offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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

FeatureGitHub ActionsRetool
Starting Price$4/mo$9/mo
Number of Plans34
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

GitHub Actions is the more affordable option, starting at $4/mo compared to Retool's $9/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 55 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. GitHub Actions uses usage-based pricing while Retool 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
GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions
Try it free
Retool
Tier 1
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
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited web & mobile apps
  • 500 workflow runs/month
  • 5GB of data storage
  • Up to 5 users
  • Up to 20 hours/month of Agents
  • Up to 100 monthly AI prompting credits per user
Start with Free
Tier 2
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
Team
$9/month
$1 / year
Includes
  • Everything in Free, plus...
  • 5,000 workflow runs/month
  • Staging environment
  • App release versions
  • >5 users
  • Up to 200 monthly AI prompting credits per user
Start with Team
Tier 3
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
  • 50,000 CI/CD minutes/month
Start with Enterprise
Business
$46/month
$4 / year
Includes
  • Everything in Team, plus...
  • Audit logging
  • Rich permission controls
  • Portals and embedded apps
  • Unlimited environments
  • Unlimited modules
  • Access to external user pricing
  • Up to 200 monthly AI prompting credits per user
Start with Business
Tier 4
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Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Everything in Business, plus...
  • SAML / OpenID Connect SSO
  • Source control
  • Custom branding
  • Independent workspaces
  • Platform APIs and workflow triggers
  • Volume-based discounts
  • Dedicated support
  • Up to 400 monthly AI prompting credits per user
Start with Enterprise

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GitHub Actions

CI/CD workflows built into GitHub repositories

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Retool

Low-code platform for building internal business tools

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Our Pick

Retool

Retool offers a free plan, offers 4 tiers vs 3.

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

Best value: Retool

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose GitHub Actions if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—GitHub Actions starts at $4/mo, saving $5/mo compared to Retool at $9/mo
  • •You prefer GitHub Actions's free tier features—Unlimited public/private repositories, Dependabot security and version updates
  • •You prioritize GitHub Actions's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Choose Retool if:

  • •You prefer Retool's free tier features—Unlimited web & mobile apps, 500 workflow runs/month
  • •You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • •You want more features built-in—Retool offers 3 additional features across its plans
  • •Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Retool offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Both GitHub Actions and Retool 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: GitHub Actions includes 6 features, while Retool 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: GitHub Actions vs Retool

Which is cheaper, GitHub Actions or Retool?
As of March 2026, GitHub Actions starts at a lower price point. GitHub Actions starts at $4/mo while Retool starts at $9/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does GitHub Actions have vs Retool?
GitHub Actions offers 3 pricing plans, while Retool offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does GitHub Actions or Retool offer a free plan?
Yes, both GitHub Actions and Retool 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 GitHub Actions or Retool?
Both GitHub Actions and Retool offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular GitHub Actions plan?
The Enterprise plan is GitHub Actions' most popular tier, priced at $21/mo. Key features include Everything included in Team, plus..., Data residency, Enterprise Managed Users.
Does GitHub Actions or Retool offer custom enterprise pricing?
Retool offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. GitHub Actions lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do GitHub Actions and Retool use?
GitHub Actions uses a usage-based pricing model, while Retool uses per-seat pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. GitHub Actions Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Retool Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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