GitHub Pages free tier
Free static hosting for one site per account, built straight from a public repository.
Active Free tier confirmed on the official pricing page.
Last verified: 2026-11-09. Free tiers change without notice — always confirm on the official pricing page before you rely on a limit.
Source: GitHub Pages limits docs
Source: GitHub Pages limits docs
Free allowance
| What | Free allowance |
|---|---|
| Sites | 1 user or organization site per account |
| Published site size | ≤ 1 GB |
| Source repository | Recommended ≤ 1 GB |
| Bandwidth | Soft limit 100 GB per month |
| Builds | Soft limit 10 per hour (does not apply to custom GitHub Actions workflows) |
| Deploy timeout | 10 minutes |
Credit card required?
Not stated on the official pricing page. Do not assume either way.
Limits & watch-outs
- Commercial use is prohibited — no online business, e-commerce, or SaaS.
- No sensitive transactions (passwords, credit cards) on Pages sites.
- Exceeding soft limits may trigger throttling (429) or an email from GitHub Support.
- Private repositories cannot use Pages on GitHub Free (needs Pro, Team, or Enterprise).
Best for
Project docs and personal sites on public repositories.
What to watch
Commercial use is prohibited in the terms — no business sites, no SaaS, no e-commerce.
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