Side by side
GitHub Actions vs GitLab Container Registry
Both stand on devops platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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GitHub Actions offers workflow automation with both runner options and plan-specific minute and storage allowances. Compare those limits and the first-12-month paid pricing before selecting a tier.
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Visit GitLab Container Registry The facts
| GitHub Actions | GitLab Container Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $4 per user a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | about.gitlab.com |
| On devops platforms | #11 of 28 | #15 of 28 |
GitHub Actions: what it does well
- Supports hosted options and self-hosted runners.
- Pull request checks are supported.
- Artifact or dependency caching is supported.
- Free plan includes 2,000 CI/CD minutes monthly.
What to know first
- Free plan includes 500 MB of Packages storage.
- Team and Enterprise prices shown apply only to first 12 months.
- Paid tiers are priced per user.
GitLab Container Registry: what it does well
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