
GitHub has launched a public preview for estimating the cost of its Code Quality service, set to become a paid product in July 2026. The preview allows enterprises to see the number of active committers and estimate their future license costs, which will be $10 per committer per month. This feature is currently free and helps organizations decide whether to continue using Code Quality. The estimate does not include additional costs like GitHub Actions minutes or AI-powered features, providing a clear view of the basic licensing expenses.
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