GitHub update on the postponement of the price increase for GitHub Actions for self-hosted runners to $0.002 per minute. Below is a screenshot of the update shared on X (@github).

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GitHub has postponed its planned price increase for self-hosted runners in GitHub Actions, which was scheduled to start March 1, 2026 at $0.002 per minute. After reviewing developer feedback, GitHub canceled the change and self-hosted runners remain free. The previously announced 39% price reduction for hosted runners will still proceed as planned.

GitHub Actions for Self-Hosted Runners Price Increase Postponed