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GitHub Codespaces

by GitHub · San Francisco, United States · Since 2020

Cloud dev environments.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is GitHub Codespaces?

GitHub Codespaces is developer tools & apis from GitHub, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2020. Cloud dev environments.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available
  • +Free trial available
  • +Prices published openly on the official pricing page
  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

GitHub Codespaces at a glance

Analysing GitHub Codespaces — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…

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GitHub Codespaces features

As listed on GitHub Codespaces's official website.

  • Onboard at the speed of thought
  • Fix bugs right from a pull request
  • Start coding in seconds with Codespaces
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Platform
  • Ecosystem

What customers say about GitHub Codespaces

Testimonials published on GitHub Codespaces's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“At Uber, we continuously strive to improve our developer experience. We migrated code hosting and review to GitHub and are adopting GitHub Copilot to boost overall developer productivity.” Source
“GitHub Copilot will bring huge benefits to our engineering teams by reducing the amount of time spent on boilerplate code, keeping the teams in their flow state, allowing them to ship high-quality products to market faster.” Source

GitHub Codespaces pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How GitHub Codespaces charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on github.com.

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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
GitHub
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2020
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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GitHub Codespaces — frequently asked questions

Where is the GitHub Codespaces login page?+

GitHub Codespaces's login is at https://github.com/login?return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ffeatures%2Fcodespaces, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for GitHub Codespaces?+

New accounts are created at https://github.com/signup?ref_cta=Sign+up&ref_loc=header+logged+out&ref_page=%2Ffeatures%2Fcodespaces&source=header on GitHub Codespaces's official site.

How much does GitHub Codespaces cost?+

GitHub Codespaces publishes its plans at https://github.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does GitHub Codespaces have a free trial?+

Yes. GitHub Codespaces's official site offers a free trial.

What is GitHub Codespaces?+

GitHub Codespaces is developer tools & apis by GitHub. Cloud dev environments.

How much does GitHub Codespaces cost?+

GitHub Codespaces has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does GitHub Codespaces offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — GitHub Codespaces offers a free plan you can start with.

Is GitHub Codespaces made in India?+

No. GitHub Codespaces is developed by GitHub in San Francisco, United States.

Who is GitHub Codespaces best suited for?+

GitHub Codespaces suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to GitHub Codespaces?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is GitHub Codespaces deployed?+

GitHub Codespaces is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About GitHub

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