GitHub — Free Team plan (1 year) for Startups

Deal Highlights

Overview

GitHub is where 100 million developers build software. Host your code, review pull requests, automate CI/CD with Actions, and manage your entire development workflow in one place. The Team plan gives every developer on your team advanced code review tools, protected branches, and CODEOWNERS — all free for a year.

What You Get

• GitHub Team free for 12 months
• Unlimited private repositories
• Advanced code review tools
• 2,000 GitHub Actions minutes/month
• Wiki, Issues, and Projects included

Key Features

Code Review & PRs

Review pull requests with inline comments, required reviewers, and merge protection rules to maintain code quality.

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Automate build, test, and deploy pipelines with 2,000 free minutes/month and 500MB of Packages storage.

GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer that suggests code completions, writes tests, and explains code in your editor.

Security Scanning

Automatically scan for vulnerabilities with Dependabot alerts, secret scanning, and CodeQL analysis.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must apply via an approved GitHub for Startups partner (like SaaSOffers)
• Not already on a paid GitHub Team or Enterprise plan
• Startup must be Seed or Pre-Seed stage
• Founded within the last 10 years

How to Claim Your Deal

1. Click the "Get This Deal" button on this page
2. Log in or create your free SaaSOffers account
3. Submit your startup details in the short application form
4. Receive your GitHub offer by email within 2–5 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible for the GitHub startup deal? A: Seed and Pre-Seed startups applying through an approved GitHub for Startups partner are eligible. Your company must be less than 10 years old.

Q: How long is this GitHub offer valid? A: GitHub Team is free for 12 months. After that, you'll be offered a discount to continue at reduced pricing.

Q: Can I combine this with other GitHub promotions? A: This offer cannot be combined with other GitHub educational or startup discounts.

Q: What happens after I apply? A: Our team reviews your eligibility within 2–5 business days. Once approved, you'll get an email with activation instructions for your GitHub credits or discount.

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