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CircleCI vs GitHub Actions 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
CircleCI and GitHub Actions are closely matched with similar ratings (4.4 vs 4.6). GitHub Actions is more affordable at $0/mo vs $30/mo. Both are strong options in the Continuous Integration category. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
CircleCI
Starting Price
$30/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.4/ 5.0
Integrations
100
Mobile App
No
GitHub Actions
Starting Price
$0/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
5000
Mobile App
No
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CircleCI | GitHub Actions |
|---|---|---|
| build minutes | 6000 | 2000 |
| parallelism | ||
| docker support | ||
| caching | ||
| orbs | actions_marketplace | |
| workflows | ||
| insights | ||
| arm support |
Best For
CircleCI
- Teams needing fast, reliable CI/CD
- Organizations using Docker heavily
- Projects requiring advanced workflows
GitHub Actions
- Teams already using GitHub
- Open-source projects (unlimited minutes)
- Organizations wanting tight GitHub integration
Limitations
CircleCI
- Can get expensive at scale
- Complex configuration for beginners
- Credit-based pricing can be confusing
GitHub Actions
- Limited to GitHub repositories
- Minutes can run out quickly for large projects
- Less mature than Jenkins for complex pipelines