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These rates compare runners with the same CPU count. Hardware, runtime and caching can affect the cost of a completed job. Try your workflows on Runzumi and compare the billed usage before switching more repositories.
GitHub Actions runner pricing
Runzumi starts at $0.0036 per minute for 2 vCPUs. See how the rate and monthly commitment compare before you switch.
Runzumi Small
$0.0036/ minute
2 vCPU · Linux x64
11%more expensive
Blacksmith & WarpBuild
2 vCPU rates
67%more expensive
Depot & GitHub-hosted
2 vCPU rates
$20/month includes $20 of compute. Rate comparison only. Hardware and billing terms differ.
The published rates
USD per minute · 2 vCPU · Linux x64
Checked October 20, 2026
Same CPU count. Different hardware and billing terms. A lower minute rate does not guarantee equivalent performance or a lower total bill.
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| Provider | Price / minute | Monthly minimum | Compared with Runzumi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runzumi Includes $20 of compute each month. | $0.0036 | $20 / month | Our base rate |
| Blacksmith 3,000 free minutes each month. | $0.004 | $0 / month | 11% more expensive |
| WarpBuild Pay-as-you-go runner rate. | $0.004 | $0 / month | 11% more expensive |
| Depot $20 plan includes 2,000 base runner minutes. | $0.006 | $20 / month | 67% more expensive |
| GitHub-hosted Paid usage rate. Included and free minutes vary. | $0.006 | $0 / month | 67% more expensive |
Percentages show how much more each listed minute rate costs relative to Runzumi Small, rounded to the nearest whole percent, before allowances or discounts. A $0 monthly minimum means no required paid plan for the listed usage rate. It does not mean free compute. Provider names link to their published pricing.
These rates compare runners with the same CPU count. Hardware, runtime and caching can affect the cost of a completed job. Try your workflows on Runzumi and compare the billed usage before switching more repositories.
Runzumi's $20 monthly plan includes $20 of compute. Depot's $20 plan includes 2,000 base minutes. Free allowances can make another provider cheaper for low usage.
Runzumi bills metered VM preparation, idle time, execution and cleanup by the second, with a 20-second minimum per created VM. GitHub rounds each job up to whole minutes. Free usage, caching charges, higher-spec runners and applicable taxes also affect your bill.
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