Pricing for nonprofits
GitHub for Nonprofits gives verified 501(c)(3) and equivalent organizations meeting the activity test a free Team plan with unlimited private repositories and users, or 25% off Enterprise Cloud plus the Nonprofit Developer Pack.
Review for nonprofits
GitHub is the developer platform nonprofits use to host mission repositories with unlimited users, collaborate with volunteers on code, and secure and scale with Enterprise features.
Verified nonprofits choose free Team or discounted Enterprise with partner credits. Any nonprofit building software fits immediately.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Host mission repos with unlimited users.
- Collaborate with volunteers on pull requests.
- Secure delivery with Enterprise controls.
Pros:
- Free Team with unlimited private repos and users.
- Enterprise discount plus partner tool pack.
Cons:
- Verified nonprofit status must be maintained.
- Enterprise stays paid after the discount.
FAQ about Github for nonprofits
What does GitHub cost nonprofits?
A free Team plan, or 25% off Enterprise Cloud with the Developer Pack.
Who qualifies?
501(c)(3) and equivalents meeting the activity test.
How do we apply?
Through the Nonprofits portal with the docs quickstart.
When is GitHub a good fit?
For any nonprofit building software with volunteers.
Alternatives to Github
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