GitHub
Platform for hosting code with Git, collaborating on projects and contributing to open source; free plan available.
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Official links
Links go directly to the developer, publisher or authorized store. Welcome Free Tools does not host any files. Official domain: github.com
Overview
GitHub is a platform for hosting and collaborating on software projects using the Git version-control system. It is owned by Microsoft and used by individual developers, companies and a very large open-source community.
On GitHub you store code in repositories, track changes, and collaborate through pull requests, code review and issues. GitHub Actions can automatically build, test and deploy code, and GitHub Pages can host simple static websites directly from a repository. The free plan includes public and private repositories along with a monthly allowance of Actions usage; paid plans add more features for teams and organisations.
GitHub is used to manage personal projects, build a public portfolio, contribute to open-source software and run team development workflows. Many free and open-source programs listed on Welcome Free Tools publish their source code on GitHub. Always download software from the project’s official repository or releases page. Sign up at github.com.
Features
- Git repository hosting, public and private
- Pull requests, code review and issue tracking
- GitHub Actions for automated builds and tests
- GitHub Pages for static websites
- Free plan with paid team plans available
Questions and answers
What is GitHub?
Platform for hosting code with Git, collaborating on projects and contributing to open source; free plan available. It is developed by GitHub.
Is GitHub free?
GitHub is listed as: Free Plan. Whether optional purchases exist has not been verified yet. Pricing can change, so confirm on the official source.
Is GitHub available on Android?
Android is not among the platforms listed for GitHub. Listed platforms: Web.
Does GitHub have a Windows version?
Windows is not among the listed platforms. Listed platforms: Web.
Where is the official GitHub website?
The official website is https://github.com/ (official source verified on October 2, 2026).
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