BrowserStack vs GitHub: Pricing Comparison (2026)
BrowserStack starts at $39/mo. GitHub starts at $4/mo. GitHub is $35/mo cheaper on the entry tier than BrowserStack.
See price history: BrowserStack · GitHub
Cross-browser and mobile-device testing infrastructure used by 50K+ companies. Positioned as the alternative to maintaining a device lab or running your own Selenium grid. Distinctive for offering 3,500+ real browser/device combinations (not emulators) accessible via cloud within seconds. Priced $29-$149/parallel/mo across Live/Automate/App Automate tiers plus custom Enterprise. Founded 2011 in Mumbai/San Francisco, $200M Series B at $4B valuation (2021). Standard among QA teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Wells Fargo, Under Armour.
The dominant developer platform (source control + code review + CI/CD + package registry), owned by Microsoft ($7.5B acquisition, 2018). Positioned as the alternative to GitLab and Bitbucket for the vast majority of open-source and enterprise software teams. Distinctive for its Copilot AI product ($10-$39/user/mo) that became Microsoft's fastest-growing AI SKU. Priced free (unlimited public + private repos) up to $21/user/mo Enterprise. Real cost bloat: GitHub Actions minutes and Copilot seats scale with team activity.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | BrowserStack monthly | BrowserStack annual | GitHub monthly | GitHub annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live / Free | 39 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Automate / Team | 199 | 149 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | App Automate / Enterprise | 199 | 149 | 21 | 21 |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | — |
What each is best for
Cross-browser and mobile-device testing infrastructure used by 50K+ companies. Positioned as the alternative to maintaining a device lab or running your own Selenium grid. Distinctive for offering 3,500+ real browser/device combinations (not emulators) accessible via cloud within seconds. Priced $29-$149/parallel/mo across Live/Automate/App Automate tiers plus custom Enterprise. Founded 2011 in Mumbai/San Francisco, $200M Series B at $4B valuation (2021). Standard among QA teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Wells Fargo, Under Armour.
The dominant developer platform (source control + code review + CI/CD + package registry), owned by Microsoft ($7.5B acquisition, 2018). Positioned as the alternative to GitLab and Bitbucket for the vast majority of open-source and enterprise software teams. Distinctive for its Copilot AI product ($10-$39/user/mo) that became Microsoft's fastest-growing AI SKU. Priced free (unlimited public + private repos) up to $21/user/mo Enterprise. Real cost bloat: GitHub Actions minutes and Copilot seats scale with team activity.
At a glance
| BrowserStack | GitHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $39/mo | $4/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Per Seat |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 12, 2026. Tracked daily.