GitHub Actions cost calculator
GitHub bills each job, rounded up to the next whole minute. That rounding is usually where the surprise is.
Enter your workflow shape to see the monthly bill.
Want the real number instead of a calculator?
Point CIPatch at a public repository and it reads the actual workflows, then shows the exact diff that would cut the bill.
Why runner choice matters
| Runner | Per minute | 1,000 minutes |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu-latest | $0.006 | $6.00 |
| windows-latest | $0.01 | $10.00 |
| macos-latest | $0.062 | $62.00 |
Rates from the 2026-01-01 price table. Verify against GitHub's runner pricing before making budget decisions.