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GitHub vs StackBlitz: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: GitHub starts at $4/mo, making it $14/mo cheaper than StackBlitz ($18/mo). GitHub offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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

FeatureGitHubStackBlitz
Starting Price$4/mo$18/mo
Number of Plans33
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

GitHub is the more affordable option, starting at $4/mo compared to StackBlitz's $18/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 45 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
StackBlitz
StackBlitz
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
Bolt Personal
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • PERSONAL INCLUDES:
  • StackBlitz’s fully browser-based IDE
  • Unlimited public projects and collections
  • Open and edit public GitHub repositories
  • Up to 1MB of file uploads per project
  • Community support
  • Plus all the features of Bolt Personal
Start with Bolt Personal
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
Bolt Pro
$18/month
Includes
  • EVERYTHING IN PERSONAL AND:
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Securely connect with backends and APIs running on localhost
  • Access CORS-protected APIs
  • Plus all the features of Bolt Pro
Start with Bolt Pro
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
  • Advanced auditing
Start with Enterprise
Bolt Teams
$55/month
Includes
  • EVERYTHING IN PRO AND:
  • Collaborate on private collections
  • Collaborate on your organization’s private GitHub repositories
  • Integrate with private NPM registries like Artifactory and Nexus
  • Team management and billing console
  • Email support
  • Plus all the features of Bolt Teams
Start with Bolt Teams

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GitHub

Code hosting, version control, and collaboration platform

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StackBlitz

In-browser IDE powered by WebContainers for instant dev envs

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Our Pick

GitHub

GitHub offers a free plan, starts at $14/mo lower ($4/mo vs $18/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 GitHub if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—GitHub starts at $4/mo, saving $14/mo compared to StackBlitz at $18/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 7 additional features across its plans

Choose StackBlitz if:

  • •You prefer StackBlitz's free tier features—PERSONAL INCLUDES:, StackBlitz’s fully browser-based IDE
  • •StackBlitz's 3-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • •You value StackBlitz's specific feature progression from free to advanced tier levels

Both GitHub and StackBlitz 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 includes 6 features, while StackBlitz includes 7 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 vs StackBlitz

Which is cheaper, GitHub or StackBlitz?
As of March 2026, GitHub starts at a lower price point. GitHub starts at $4/mo while StackBlitz starts at $18/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does GitHub have vs StackBlitz?
GitHub offers 3 pricing plans, while StackBlitz offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does GitHub or StackBlitz offer a free plan?
Yes, both GitHub and StackBlitz 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 or StackBlitz?
Both GitHub and StackBlitz 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.
How do GitHub and StackBlitz compare for Dev Tools?
Both GitHub and StackBlitz are Dev Tools. GitHub offers 3 plans starting at $4/mo, while StackBlitz offers 3 plans starting at $18/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

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

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