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GitHub Actions vs Trigger.dev: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: GitHub Actions starts at $4/mo, making it $6/mo cheaper than Trigger.dev ($10/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 Trigger.dev: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureGitHub ActionsTrigger.dev
Starting Price$4/mo$10/mo
Number of Plans34
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

GitHub Actions is the more affordable option, starting at $4/mo compared to Trigger.dev's $10/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 68 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

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
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Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev
Try it free
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
  • 20 concurrent runs
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 5 team members
  • Dev and Prod environments
  • Preview branches
  • Custom dashboards
  • 10 schedules
  • 1 day log retention
  • 1 day query period
  • Community support
  • 1 alert destination
  • 10 concurrent Realtime connections
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
Hobby
$10/month
Includes
  • 50 concurrent runs
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 5 team members
  • Dev, Preview and Prod environments
  • 5 preview branches
  • 1 custom dashboard
  • 100 schedules
  • 7 day log retention
  • 7 days query period
  • Community support
  • 3 alert destinations
  • 50 concurrent Realtime connections
Start with Hobby
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
Pro
$50/month
Includes
  • 200+ concurrent runs Then $10/month per 50
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 25+ team members Then $20/month per seat
  • Dev, Preview and Prod environments
  • 20+ preview branches Then $10/month per branch
  • 5+ custom dashboards Then $10/month per dashboard
  • 1000+ schedules Then $10/month per 1,000
  • 30 day log retention
  • 30 days query period
  • Dedicated Slack support
  • 100+ alert destinations
  • 500+ concurrent Realtime connections Then $10/month per 1,000
Start with Pro
Tier 4
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Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • All Pro plan features +
  • Custom log retention
  • Priority support
  • Role-based access control
  • SOC 2 report
  • SSO
Start with Enterprise

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GitHub Actions

CI/CD workflows built into GitHub repositories

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Trigger.dev

Background jobs and workflow engine for serverless applications

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Our Pick

Trigger.dev

Trigger.dev 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: Trigger.dev

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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 $6/mo compared to Trigger.dev at $10/mo
  • •You prefer GitHub Actions's free tier features—Unlimited public/private repositories, Dependabot security and version updates
  • •GitHub Actions's usage-based pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps

Choose Trigger.dev if:

  • •You prefer Trigger.dev's free tier features—20 concurrent runs, Unlimited tasks
  • •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—Trigger.dev offers 16 additional features across its plans
  • •Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Trigger.dev offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Both GitHub Actions and Trigger.dev 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 Trigger.dev includes 12 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 Trigger.dev

Which is cheaper, GitHub Actions or Trigger.dev?
As of March 2026, GitHub Actions starts at a lower price point. GitHub Actions starts at $4/mo while Trigger.dev starts at $10/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does GitHub Actions have vs Trigger.dev?
GitHub Actions offers 3 pricing plans, while Trigger.dev offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does GitHub Actions or Trigger.dev offer a free plan?
Yes, both GitHub Actions and Trigger.dev 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 Trigger.dev?
Both GitHub Actions and Trigger.dev 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 Trigger.dev offer custom enterprise pricing?
Trigger.dev offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. GitHub Actions lists all its pricing publicly.
How do GitHub Actions and Trigger.dev compare for Dev Tools?
Both GitHub Actions and Trigger.dev are Dev Tools. GitHub Actions offers 3 plans starting at $4/mo, while Trigger.dev offers 4 plans starting at $10/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. GitHub Actions Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Trigger.dev Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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