The world's largest code hosting platform with over 100 million repositories. Free for public repos, paid plans for private repos and enterprise features. Each repository has its own license - MIT, Apache 2.0, and GPL are most common.
GitHub
The world's largest code hosting platform with over 100 million repositories. Free for public repos, paid plans for private repos and enterprise features. Each repository has its own license - MIT, Apache 2.0, and GPL are most common.Free
Free
Pro
$4/mo
Enterprise
$21/user/mo
Team
$4/user/mo
Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.
- License depends on each individual repository. No license file means all rights reserved by default - you cannot legally use, modify, or distribute the code.
- GitHub Copilot suggestions may include code from repositories with various licenses. Review suggestions carefully for license compliance.
All License Details
Hover or tap any field name to see what it means
| Field | Free | Pro | Enterprise | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓ | ~Same as Free - licensing depends on each repository. Pro adds features like protected branches and code review tools, not different content licenses. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓ | ~Same as Free - depends on the repository license. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Varies | Varies | Varies | Not required | |
| ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| ✓ | ~Same as Free - depends on the repository license. | ✓ | ~Code redistribution governed by repository license (MIT, GPL, etc.). | |
| ~Depends on repository license. Most open-source licenses do not restrict the medium of use. | ~Same as Free - depends on repository license. | ~ | ✗ | |
| ✓ | ~Same as Free - depends on repository license. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓ | ~Same as Free - depends on repository license. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓Published | ✓Published | ✓Published | ✓Published | |
| ✗ | ✗ | ~GitHub Enterprise includes IP indemnification for GitHub's own services. Does not cover third-party code in repositories. | ~GitHub Enterprise includes IP indemnification; Team has standard ToS. | |
| ✗ | ~GitHub offers prorated refunds for annual plans. Monthly plans can be cancelled at any time. | ~ | ~Pro-rated refunds available for annual plans. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Informational Only - Not Legal Advice
LicenseOrg provides informational summaries of platform license terms for educational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Always consult the platform’s official license page and a qualified legal professional.
Exclusive perks for members
Join Our Community
Get early access to new features, plus exclusive deals and coupons from top creative platforms.