Self-hosted vs GitHub-hosted standard vs larger runners, and IP allow lists

This sheet compares Self-hosted, GitHub-hosted standard, GitHub-hosted larger, Hosted + Azure private networking.

CriterionSelf-hostedGitHub-hosted standardGitHub-hosted largerHosted + Azure private networking
Cost modelFree Actions usage; you pay machine maintenancePer-minute (Linux cheapest, macOS priciest)Per-minute billedPer-minute billed

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