Dependabot
Update dependencies automatically through pull requests.
What it is
Built into GitHub at no cost: it watches your dependency manifests, opens pull requests with the updates and warns you when an installed version has a known vulnerability.
Best for
Not letting side projects pile up outdated dependencies.
What the free plan includes
- Free on public and private repositories
- Configured through a YAML file
- Security alerts included
Free plans change often. Confirm the limits on the official page before deciding.
GitHub Actions
PickAutomate builds, tests and deployments from your repository.
Unlimited on public repos, 2,000 min/month on private ones
GitHub
PickRepositories, Pages, packages and collaboration.
Unlimited public and private repositories
GitLab CI/CD
Pipelines and runners built into the GitLab platform.
400 compute minutes per month